For those who have loved and lost, my story might resonate with you. Marrying my high school sweetheart, Joseph, at 20, I believed in a forever kind of love. Dressed in a gown that felt like a dream and with a heart full of hopes, I was the epitome of a young bride ready to embark on a lifelong journey. However, life had other plans, and after two decades, Joseph walked away. Meeting Bryan later on, I found companionship but realized marriage wasn’t in the cards for me again. My daughter, Harper, often teases that I’m just scared to wear a white dress once more.