Picture it: me, driving an old minivan with my children snug in their seats peacefully napping. I am a conscientious driver but, that day, a distracted one as I worry about the directions and worry about my upcoming divorce. I worry about the future and wonder about the possibilities. But I get caught up in the beauty that is Madison, and I miss my turn altogether.
Picture it: a small town nestled in the heart of Georgia, just an hour east of Atlanta. Instead of the sound of traffic, you’ll hear the comforting sound of the courthouse bells tolling the hour and the occasional train passing through. If you stop in at the Welcome Center or at any store downtown, you’ll likely hear a warm greeting accompanied by an equally welcoming smile. This historic southern town looks like the set of a Hallmark movie, and it’s a perfect place to plan your next romantic getaway.
Crystal Jackson is a former therapist turned author of the Heart of Madison series. Her essays have been featured on Medium, Elite Daily, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, and Thought Catalog. When she’s not writing for Medium and working on her next book, you can find Crystal paddle boarding, doing yoga, throwing axes badly but with terrifying enthusiasm, hiking, or curled up with her nose in a book in Madison where she lives with two wild and wonderful children.
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