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 Holding On 

Holding On

Latest Holding On Articles

This Is Why I’m Choosing To Hold On To Love

This Is Why I’m Choosing To Hold On To Love

Marge Serrano Marge Serrano
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Love takes time. But I think what really takes time is when people decide to hold on to love.

God, I Don’t Know What The Future Holds But I’m Counting On You

God, I Don’t Know What The Future Holds But I’m Counting On You

Rania Naim Rania Naim
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I don’t know what the future holds but all I know is that there’s nothing you can’t do.

A Short List Of Things To Hold On To

A Short List Of Things To Hold On To

Kendra Syrdal Kendra Syrdal
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If you shit yourself on stage, if everything falls apart, you can go somewhere new and build something new. You can always rebuild from ruin.

It’s So Hard To Not Miss You

It’s So Hard To Not Miss You

Jules Martin Jules Martin
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I think about you every day. 

I’m Slowly Learning The Balance Between Letting Go And Holding On

I’m Slowly Learning The Balance Between Letting Go And Holding On

Katiuscia Maria Katiuscia Maria
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I heal by letting go of the mistakes, forgiving myself, and holding on to the lessons.

I Won’t Compete With A Ghost

I Won’t Compete With A Ghost

Eliska Cramer Eliska Cramer
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Long before there was a we there was her. Your wistful longing is poignant. I can’t compete with the past, with someone you never stopped loving, and someone who did you no wrong.

Sometimes I’m Scared Of Letting You Go

Sometimes I’m Scared Of Letting You Go

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Do you think two people can forget the way another’s lips tasted on their mouth?

Why Do We Save Parts Of Our Past?

Why Do We Save Parts Of Our Past?

Lauren Suval Lauren Suval
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I found my bugs bunny doll the other day. I could have gotten rid of it years ago. After all, it’s been years since I played with it. It’s been years since it rested on the pillow beside me. But why didn’t I?

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