Any person that is a close family member or friend of mine knows of my obsession with Disney. However, they know I have a special place in my heart for Sleeping Beauty. My wedding was even themed around this fairy tale. There are many reasons I love this story, but my favorite part of this classic is the ending. Aurora, her prince, and their families are finally all together. Aurora and Prince Philip dance off into the clouds. As the camera zooms out of the gorgeous jeweled storybook, we see the final words on the page – “And they lived happily ever after…” The book closes and the screen fades to black. This sounds like a beautiful, peaceful ending to their story, doesn’t it? You are left feeling that everything is right in Aurora’s world, and you almost envy that peace and happiness you know the princess is feeling. I mean she has everything she needs now to be content for the rest of her life. Prince Philip is going to be by her side and take care of her every need. Right? Wrong. Continue reading