Growing Pains

As i step into my new life

You’d think i’d be excited

All the possibilities in front of me

Living a life i’ve always dreamed of

And you’re right

I am excited & endlessly grateful

But what i don’t talk about is

The deep sorrow

The gripping grief

That comes with leaving

Your old life, your old self behind

I am no longer who i once was

But damn i loved that version of me

And i know there is more transformation

Yet to come

Still i notice

A lingering sadness in the background

Is this normal to feel this way?

I thought i made the right choice

I followed my intuition

So how come it’s so hard to cut ties

And lay myself to rest?

Quick to cut you off

But slow to let you go

It's okay to be sad to leave

But happy to have room to grow