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how a fragrance helped me fall in love again

by on ‎03-31-2015 03:21 PM

Some of you may have heard me tell this story on-air with Heidi from philosophy just the other week when presenting Amazing Grace but I wanted to share it again.  This is my story about how Amazing Grace helped me fall in love again:



I was never a big fan of perfume.  Outside of a bottle of Luv’s Baby Soft I wore in the 6th grade, I never found a fragrance that didn’t scrunch up my nose.  Maybe it’s because most of the women in my life wore very strong scents. You know the kind; the ones that stay behind in the room long after the woman who wears them has left.  So, to be able to credit a fragrance for helping me fall in love again, is nothing short of a miracle.


It was several years ago.  I had just gotten divorced.  I was a single mom to my 18-month-old son, Ben, and just moved to a new apartment.  I felt like a failure, not really understanding why I couldn't make things work with Ben’s dad who, by the way, is a wonderful man and amazing dad.


On my own, I didn't think I would love again but I knew I had to at least give it a try.  The thought of getting back into the dating game was terrifying and so I decided to boost my confidence with what else, a day of shopping.  I was searching for some new outfits, but then I came across philosophy and a bottle with the words “Amazing Grace."   I had always loved the name Grace, so I picked it up.  First I read the inscription and then sprayed it.  Wow!  In that moment, everything I thought about perfume changed.  Instead of being overwhelmed by a heavy scent… I immediately felt calmed, refreshed, and purged of all my negative feelings about myself and love.  I put it on and suddenly felt like a lady, so I bought it that second.


Fast forward a few weeks later, my girlfriend called me and said it was time to get out and have dinner and drinks.  What she really meant was, it was time to get out and meet some new men!  I was a nervous wreck  but with a few sprays of my Amazing Grace, I embraced my femininity and was ready to face the single world again.  That night I met the love of my life and every time I spray Amazing Grace, it takes me back to when Larry and I talked for hours, unsuspectingly falling in love.





Call it coincidence, call it kiss-met, call it whatever you want.  But I am sharing my story of Amazing Grace as Larry and I get ready to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary.  I truly believe Amazing Grace gave me the confidence to be myself that night, to feel beautiful and trust that love is something I could have again.  And now I have more love from him and the amazing family we’ve created.  Its better than I could have ever possibly dream of.



xo


Stacey