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Hey you, with the hurting. I send you love. Maybe the reason I feel so much joy right now is that I remember the pain. It hurt so much I couldn’t breathe and I thought it would never end. It never did end, just evolved. It helped me recognize your pain and love you more… Continue reading
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I was one of the lucky ones.

Dad once sent me a 5-page letter from my cat when I was away at camp. Signed “Love, Midnight” and including Polaroid photos from her perspective. That’s the kind of dad i grew up with. Continue reading
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November 20, 2006

I don’t mind getting older. (Plus I don’t think 29 is old.) I’m not the type of person who hates birthdays—what a ridiculous notion, to hate birthdays. Yes we’re getting older; but with age comes the potential for the wisdom, compassion, and peace that come through life’s experiences and interactions with others. Still, I experience… Continue reading
