Today was a day I knew would come from the moment I got in my car almost three months ago and began my long journey back home. It was a day I was in denial about since the moment I arrived here. A day I dreaded and agonized over. A day I swore would never arrive. A moment I was determined would never occur. But, alas, today that day did arrive.  That moment did indeed occur. Today denial reluctantly transformed into acceptance.

I finally broke down and bought a winter coat….