I was sitting out in the garden, sanding some furniture earlier when I looked up and caught Tom watching me. When I turned off the sander, he said, “I love you.”

I almost cried. This is the first time in so long – years – that he has told me that he loves me. I don’t know why he suddenly felt it at that moment, as he wouldn’t elaborate, but my heart melted upon hearing it. I’ve waited so long to hear him say those words to me; maybe there is hope for us after all.

I feel happier tonight than I have in many, many months, purely because of his words. I’m really hoping that this can mean a change for us. I love him so much.