I moved out of my family home when my ex and I separated. Downsizing was hard, but I realized it was an opportunity for a fresh start.

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When my marriage unraveled, so did the vision I had for my home life. I found myself staring out the tiny window of a small second-floor apartment. It was barren and unassuming, but it was mine — a space where, for the first time in over a decade, I could make my own decisions, including how to decorate.