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Fighting Battles

Latest Fighting Battles Articles

No Matter The Heaviness In Your Heart Right Now, There Is Still Hope

No Matter The Heaviness In Your Heart Right Now, There Is Still Hope

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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There is still hope. Hope in every heartbeat. Hope in every breath. Hope in every morning you get up and put your shoes on, in every moment you choose to stand, to step, to believe.

I Am Not My Anxiety, But My Anxiety Is A Big Part Of Me

I Am Not My Anxiety, But My Anxiety Is A Big Part Of Me

Tiziana Bardellino Tiziana Bardellino
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Just because others can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. You are not your anxiety, but your anxiety is a big part of you. Every day you fight it, every day you get up is a win and every small victory counts.

We All Have Demons We’re Running From

We All Have Demons We’re Running From

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Isn’t it crazy that in this world of millions and millions of people, we’re all fighting invisible battles in our heads?

Stay Strong When Everyone Else Expects You To Be Weak

Stay Strong When Everyone Else Expects You To Be Weak

Rania Naim Rania Naim
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Even though it’s easier said than done, it could still be done. Even though it might take years of practice, you can still do it. Even though it takes everything in you to find it, it returns it all back to you.

A Letter For You, When You Feel You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

A Letter For You, When You Feel You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

Angelo Caerlang Angelo Caerlang
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The pain is what makes you a stronger, bolder, and wiser version of you. The scars they stamp on you will serve as reminders from the toughest battles you survived.

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