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Rebecca Kueny's avatar

This is beautiful ❤️‍🩹

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Jenifer Walsh's avatar

I felt so much for the girl who wrote this and the woman that still carries it. This story, penned beautifully despite the immense pain of it, will help so many name their own pain. I'm with you. ❤️

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you, Jenifer. That girl still lives in me, and every time someone sees her with softness, it helps me carry her with more gentleness too. I’m so grateful to be met with this kind of care. I’m with you too. ❤️

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Saira Anwar's avatar

This is so powerful and amazing, my friend. It gave me chills. The quiet way you’ve unfolded this memory, with the aching detail of the cupboard door and how it all comes back through something so small, it’s just masterful. You’re telling these stories with such honesty and care, and they carry so much weight because of that. I felt this one in my bones. Thank you for writing it, and for trusting us with it. I’ll be following closely, every step. 💛❤️‍🩹✨️🤗

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you so much Saira. I wasn’t sure I could share it. But your words make the fear feel worth it. I’m so grateful to have you reading alongside me. 💛

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure! Always, my friend. I’m really proud of you for sharing it. I know how much courage that takes. Your words are reaching people in ways that truly matter. I’ll be right here, reading and walking with you through it all. 💛

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

I feel the confusion, Debra. I know that feeling. ❤️‍🩹

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𝙹𝚘's avatar

Heartbreakingly beautiful.

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Just Because's avatar

Debra, I want to go back with you to cradle that little girl, I write with tears in my eyes. Man, parents can really fuck up!!!!

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Antony's avatar

Very brave to post this. ❤️‍🩹

I bet writing this help with your courage 34 years ago

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