Excellent A woman struggling to let go eventually does. Finding Happiness within Herself by Stephyweffyxx3 Flash Fiction contest entry

She knew she had to let go of the past, if she wanted to be happy. There were so many things that triggered memories of her past that she couldn't get off her mind which kept her unhappy.    Each evening, she would drive to the water, and walked to the end of the pier. Looking out to the ocean, she would watch as the sky changed from blue to a golden yellow as the sun was setting. She saw the reflection of the sun in the ocean’s water and felt the breeze across her and she felt her tears fall from her eyes.   She held so much guilt inside her for everything she had been through in her life. Everyone would tell her, “You shouldn't feel guilty.” She knew that certain memories she couldn't control and she shouldn't feel guilty about them happening. She knew she had to forgive herself.     Author Notes This story is about a woman who has blamed herself for everything that she has gone through in her life. She knows to live a happy life she has to let go of the past as it as affected her in so many ways. As the story would continue... She learns how to find herself.

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