The Last Step Towards Me The story of Sarah's journey from a life of codependency and a desperate need for external validation to one of self-love and genuine happiness. The narrative traces her path from a childhood where she felt her worth was conditional on others' approval, through a series of unhealthy, emotionally draining relationships in adolescence and young adulthood. Her misguided search for love culminated in a marriage with a controlling and emotionally distant man.The collapse of her marriage serves as a pivotal moment, forcing Sarah to confront the truth about her patterns and begin a painful but liberating journey of self-discovery. She seeks therapy and starts to rebuild her life, learning to set boundaries, practice self-compassion, and embrace her imperfections. The story highlights her emotional and physical rebuilding process, including moving into her own apartment and finding peace in her own company. Through therapy, she realizes she equated love with performance and worth with how much she could give or endure. Ultimately, she finds true love again, but this time, it is a relationship built on mutual respect, trust, and equality, celebrating her for who she truly is.