Finding the journal and letter didn’t change the reality of our divorce, but they gave me a sense of closure I hadn’t known I needed. I realized that both of us had been victims of unmet expectations and unspoken fears. The pillow, once a symbol of comfort, now carried a deeper significance—a reminder of the complexity of human relationships.

As I carefully placed the journal and letter back inside the pillow, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. It was time to let go of the past and embrace the new chapter of my life with a heart open to healing and growth. The pillow, now a vessel of both my past and newfound understanding, would continue to accompany me on this journey of self-discovery and acceptance.