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#1
Jan 17, 2018, 03:45 PM
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I'm not 'pure'.
I'm ordinary, self-absorbed, confused, murky and just-doing-my-best, like most human beings. But I have managed to keep some essential thing in myself protected (a spark? A light?) in a world that's seemed determined to stamp it out. Survivors of violence will understand. Being hit so hard, you fly across a room, and bang against the wall on the other side (age five). Leaning way out of the window of the tower block you live in, wishing you were brave enough to throw yourself down (seven upwards). Watching your mother being kicked in the head (five, again). Being covered in your own blood when a plate hits your face (twelve?)... crying uncontrollably from the shock... wanting to go to hospital... realising that they're not going to take you... your father raging at your mother for having 'made him do it'... pretending it's not that bad, so he'll leave her alone... the facial scar you'll have to explain away for the rest of your life... Refusing to become like them has been my greatest success. Not passing it on. And love. The ability to hold more love than hate in my heart. |
 Anonymous41141, Anonymous45390, Anonymous50909, Anonymous50909, Carmina, Dalea, Fuzzybear, katydid777, MickeyCheeky, mulan, nikon, Rohag, Wild Coyote
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#2
Jan 17, 2018, 03:55 PM
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Ah you made me cry. My heart. Hugs.
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| katydid777, Wild Coyote
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#3
Jan 17, 2018, 05:02 PM
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I have very similar memories.
You've touched my heart. You are very successful, indeed. Thanks for being You!   WC
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May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. 
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| katydid777
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#4
Jan 17, 2018, 07:51 PM
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“The ability to hold more love than hate in my heart” —- that’s truly truly beautiful  I’m proud of you for going through so much, and yet still being able to love so much. |
| katydid777
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#5
Jan 17, 2018, 08:31 PM
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My dog mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#6
Jan 18, 2018, 09:43 AM
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Purple,Violet,Blue
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#7
Jan 18, 2018, 10:03 AM
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i'm sorry for what you've been through
but so glad that you have risen above it x |
| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#8
Jan 18, 2018, 01:17 PM
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Jan 18, 2018, 01:26 PM
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I don't relive the incidents that often these days. And I can talk about them (sort of) without getting upset. Writing the ages is the hardest thing. I usually leave that part out. It seems so... indecent. |
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Jan 18, 2018, 01:33 PM
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This started out as a rant against my employer. But I thought I might as well say what was really on my mind. People like you make the struggle worthwhile. |
| Fuzzybear, Rohag
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#11
Jan 18, 2018, 02:05 PM
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I'm so sorry for what you've been through
 No one deserves to suffer like this. |
| Wild Coyote
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#12
Jan 18, 2018, 02:16 PM
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Big bear hugs to you, dear friend
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| Fuzzybear, Wild Coyote
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Jan 18, 2018, 02:19 PM
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| nikon, Wild Coyote
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Jan 18, 2018, 02:24 PM
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I thought I'd regret making that post yesterday. But I felt relieved. It's really something to be amongst people who understand.
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| Wild Coyote
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Jan 18, 2018, 02:32 PM
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Yes. They can spoil a lot of things. But they can't stop us loving each other. Take care!
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| Fuzzybear, Wild Coyote
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| Sassandclass
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#16
Jan 18, 2018, 02:49 PM
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| Purple,Violet,Blue, Wild Coyote
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| Purple,Violet,Blue, Sassandclass
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#17
Jan 18, 2018, 04:44 PM
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Sorry I am beyond words - not adequate - similar places
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| Purple,Violet,Blue, Wild Coyote
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| Purple,Violet,Blue
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#18
Jan 18, 2018, 05:17 PM
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| Wild Coyote
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