it's my birthday

Today is my 43rd birthday - happy birthday to me this person i do not recognize!  I am getting used to not knowing who i am everyday...  it kind funny.  For 40+ years i have been an abused girl that let's people take advantage of.  I don't identify with her anymore.  Not that i don't have my days but for the most part i am still a new me.  Daily i am still figuring that out and hope i like the end result... so far so good...  My therapist told me monday she wants to to look long term at what i want in 5 years and 10 years and so on...  i'll  be chewing on that one for awhile in my quiet moments.  It's nice to have junk out of you head so you can think about things like that...  i have never had this before...  Happy birthday to me - and i cannot forget my dear mother in law -may she still be Resting In Peace- who also shared my birthday - miss and love you!!!!!