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New year???...

Reflecting on the past year…I have learned…that life is unpredictable. That love hurts, even when it comes in a tiny package. That broken hearts heal, but it takes time, more time than the mind can fathom. That pain draws people in and ignites curiosity. That personal, doesn’t really mean private to everyone. That as invasive as this may feel…these encounters also force you to work through the thoughts and the numbness in your head. That we fall down, and we get up, and we fall down, and we get up again…even when we don’t feel like we can. That tragedy can absolutely tear you apart, or strengthen your bond to the ones you love, AND you have to decide which way you will let it take you. That strength is not something that comes easily, that growing stronger through the pains of life is heart breaking and devastating, but necessary and enlightening. That in the end, you pick up the pieces, broken as they may be, and you carry on…because that is life. We all have pain, hidden or obvious. We all have holes in our hearts, pieces missing from our stories, and miles to go on our journeys. With deep breathes we can accept the loss, heal the pain, and understand the why. With a timid heart we can return to the story we have been creating, treasure the chapter we briefly relished, and live our lives. I have learned that I am strong, far stronger than I ever hoped to be. I have learned that I am compassionate and forgiving. I have learned that I can let go of dreams and desires…so that they can find their own stories. I have learned that loss can actually be rewarding. I have learned…