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“Did you really want to die?” “No one commits suicide because they want to die.” “Then why do they do it?” “Because they want to stop the pain.” Tiffanie DeBartolo, How to Kill a Rock Star Sometimes even to live is an act of courage....
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The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one’s country deep enough to call her to a higher plain. George McGovern I confess I’ve never been middle America’s idea of a patriot. If it’s red, white and blue...
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The happy family is a myth for many. Carolyn Spring Every Father’s Day there are tributes to all the perfect dads out there. Glowing praise, love and gratitude illuminate the virtual halls of social media as these dads bask in their well-earned praise. I’ve known...
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We aren’t the weeds in the crack of life. We’re the strong,amazing flowers that found a way to grow in the most challenging conditions Jeanne McElvaney, Spirit Unbroken: Abby’s Story I was recently diagnosed with severe, chronic PTSD — “like combat soldiers have,” the woman...
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In a way, bullying is an ordinary evil. It’s hugely prevalent, all too often ignored – and being ignored, it is therefore condoned. Trudie Styler The first time I remember being bullied until I was in hysterical sobs, I was four years old. Several little...
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“Well, you do have all those gray hairs.” I point to the few silver strands coming through. “They’re not gray,” Mom barks at me as she opens her door. “They’re strands of glittery goodness.” Margaret McHeyzer, Dying Wish I knew it was coming. It comes...
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Elenora sighed and threw back the thin covers, exposing her skinny, dirty legs to the rushing cold. Around her, the other Barrens emerged from their inadequate cocoons against the elements that blew in without resistance from the walls that defined the bounds of their existence....
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead A reckoning is coming. I can feel it. At first, I could not see that it was possible. Our nation was...
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“Even when I am not strong, I am never weak.” Me Recently, my glorious middle daughter made me a healing pouch. She made a gorgeous, batik bag with a crocheted top and into it, she lovingly tucked stones, runes, herbs, affirmations, tiny figures and everything...
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