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He Loved Me, So He Set Me Free

He Loved Me, So He Set Me Free

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He loved me enough to separate me from the love I so desperately wanted so I could find the love I so desperately needed.

Finally, I Am Free

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What happened cannot be reversed or erased from my mind, but I hope that day by day, those memories will fade away and eventually be lost.

4 Reasons Why Being Naked In Public Will Be The Best Thing Ever For Your Self-Esteem

4 Reasons Why Being Naked In Public Will Be The Best Thing Ever For Your Self-Esteem

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In a world where we are constantly worrying about how we look and what we do, this ambivalence provides a level of freedom that is indescribable.

This Is For The Girls Who Are Truly Ready To Live

This Is For The Girls Who Are Truly Ready To Live

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She finally knew that she did not have to carry her mistakes with her. She did not have to be anything but free. 

Lessons In Growing Up: The Power Of I Don’t Know

Lessons In Growing Up: The Power Of I Don’t Know

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Nobody knows everything. Plans change, people want different things, and life is full of surprises.

I Want To Live My Life Just Like This

I Want To Live My Life Just Like This

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I want what I give, given back to me in return.

He Broke Her, But That Heartbreak Set Her Free

He Broke Her, But That Heartbreak Set Her Free

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Despite the hurt, she promised herself to love again.

Why Letting Go Is The Best Thing You Can Possibly Do For Yourself

Why Letting Go Is The Best Thing You Can Possibly Do For Yourself

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Sometimes, letting go of the past is the best thing you’ll ever do for yourself.

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