Traveling solo was an eye opener. ✈️ I was exhausted, drained, irritable. I didn’t want to do anything new, didn’t want to venture outside the house alone with the kids. I was feeling suffocated. Then something changed everything. My brother (who lives in Brazil) was traveling to Miami with my SIL. He called me the afternoon he was flying, insisting I come. My first thought — wouldn’t that be amazing? But logistically, how? Kids are in summer break, they have activities, my husband can’t take vacation right now. How could I make this work? After all, I miss my family, I want to see them, I want a vacation from the chaos at home. My incredible husband figured out a way. It took family and friends to help make it happen. Three hours later he’d purchased my tickets and booked a hotel. Less than 24 hours later, I was on a plane to Miami. I was in a charming hotel, in a quiet room, feeling like I deserved the break. Seeing my family has been the best and most rewarding part of this trip...