Italy Broke My Heart—Ten Years Later, I Went Back

This article is a personal narrative about the author's experience revisiting Italy, a country that had once broken their heart. Ten years after a painful breakup that occurred during a family trip to Puglia and Ischia, the author decided to return to these regions. The article describes how the author's second visit to Italy helped them find closure and heal from the past trauma. They reconnected with the country's natural beauty, cultural richness, and warm hospitality, which had previously been overshadowed by the heartbreak they experienced. Through this journey, the author was able to reframe their memories and find a new appreciation for Italy. The article highlights the power of time and revisiting a place to process and move on from difficult emotional experiences. Overall, the article is a reflective piece about the author's personal growth and the transformative nature of travel, particularly in relation to past heartbreaks and unresolved emotions.