At the start of this journey, I set out to explore seven countries and eleven cities in thirty-one days. What I didn't realize was that I would be discovering far more than landmarks-I would be rediscovering myself. From the moment I stepped onto the plane, I was determined to break free from old fears, rewrite past traumas, and embrace the unknown. Each city had something to teach me. London challenged me to reclaim a place where I had once lost my identity. Florence wrapped me in warmth, making me feel beautiful, celebrated, and seen. Madrid taught me the power of solitude, while Amsterdam revealed signs that my life's purpose was shifting. Lisbon and Barcelona were lessons in connection and contrast, while Rome offered an elegant farewell to a version of myself I was leaving behind. But this wasn't just a journey through foreign streets-it was a deep, transformative reckoning with my past, my relationships, and my future. Along the way, I had to let go of people who could no longer walk this path with me: a friend trapped in fear, an assistant who abandoned their role, and a man who wasn't willing to grow with me. Through breathtaking cities, moments of joy and loneliness, and unexpected revelations, I emerged as a woman who was no longer searching for home-but creating it within herself. Lost and Found isn't just a travel memoir. It's a story of resilience, transformation, and stepping into the unknown with faith. It's about the power of solo travel, the lessons we learn when we dare to step outside our comfort zones, and the courage it takes to leave behind anything that no longer serves us. I left America as one version of myself and returned as another. I had conquered my fears, discovered my purpose, and finally, finally set myself free.