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 Learning To Let Go 

Learning To Let Go

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4 Things I Have Yet To Learn After My Quarter-Century Of Living

4 Things I Have Yet To Learn After My Quarter-Century Of Living

Nataliia Totka Nataliia Totka
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How NOT to look back.

Release And Begin Again

Release And Begin Again

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Right now I’m breathing in the hope for tomorrow. I’m exhaling my frustration, my stress, my anxiety. I’m releasing. And beginning again.

The Only Thing You Can Truly Change Is Your Direction

The Only Thing You Can Truly Change Is Your Direction

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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The only thing you can do is put one foot in front of the other, speak positive thoughts into your head, and move towards what feels right.

I Am Not Afraid To Let You Go

I Am Not Afraid To Let You Go

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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I am not afraid to shed the skin that once was warm with your touch. The familiarity I wore like an extra layer—one, for the longest time, I was too stubborn to take off.

Sometimes Lost Love Is A Blessing

Sometimes Lost Love Is A Blessing

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Sometimes lost love is a reminder. Of who we are. Of our worth.

In 2018, I’m Letting Go Of What Is Not Meant For Me

In 2018, I’m Letting Go Of What Is Not Meant For Me

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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This year, I’m letting go of people, of things, of feelings, of thoughts that aren’t mine to keep. That aren’t bringing me hope. That aren’t pushing me to be a better person or inspiring me to stand after I’ve fallen down.

Releasing Is Not Synonymous With Giving Up

Releasing Is Not Synonymous With Giving Up

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Releasing is not synonymous with giving up. Releasing is space, new beginnings, and hope.

I Will Love You In Letting Go

I Will Love You In Letting Go

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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I have learned that loving you means letting you leave.

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