June 2015 – September 2016: Rebuilding, Rediscovering, and Growing
After my internship at Disney ended in June 2015, the magic quickly gave way to reality. I returned to what I consider my hometown—Virginia Beach, the only place I’ve lived long enough to truly call home. The transition was emotional and grounding. I had to adjust from the whirlwind of Disney life back to a more typical rhythm. Shortly after my return, I reconnected with my ex-boyfriend, Leo. After several attempts over the years to make things work, we decided to give it another shot—this time with more commitment. We moved in together, marking a major milestone: my first apartment with my name on the lease (his was on it too), outside of the Disney housing. Until then, I’d always lived with roommates in places they rented or owned. It felt like a huge adult step. Our relationship felt smooth, whether it was the honeymoon phase or the comfort of familiarity. In September 2015, Leo proposed. A year later, in September 201...

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