Time Traveling
Warrior
BY VIRGINIA WILCSEK
In my latest journey, I found myself back with my ex-husband. The emotions hit me like a tidal wave—
anger, unease, and doubt flooded my being. I questioned everything about myself: my appearance, my
worth, my choices. The man I was married to seemed to love me, and yet, I was plagued with confusion
and pain. I remembered the narratives that kept me small, the manipulation disguised as love. I was
told things like, “All Navy SEALs cheat, it’s part of the culture,” and “You’re lucky to have me, even after
gaining a few pounds.” Even more shocking, I was told it was “normal” to share—to consider his best
friend as an option. I froze in moments like these, disconnected from my own thoughts, unsure of what
to say or feel. It felt like my very essence was slipping away.
Facing the Shadows of the Past and Reclaiming Your Power