A Different Way Now.

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Written By alessa m. rodriguez

The most challenging part of this whole experience is grasping every day without someone you love so deeply. A simple walk for coffee easily becomes a little more important when you remember some people didn't get to do that today. You start to cherish even the small things. The mundane means more.

Healing isn't linear. Thank goodness for that. This new chapter isn't supposed to be smooth. Much like my childhood, it's jagged and harsh. I tried so hard to run away from those feelings. Now I'm forced to feel them. So I will.

Thank God for that.

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