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Thank you for teaching her what real love does not look like.

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It’s okay to be sad, it’s okay to be angry, its okay to not want to get out of bed and it’s okay to feel nothing. 

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The mental load of parenting is insane.

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I always knew Oregon’s seasons were special.

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I still pick up the phone to call you. I still forget that we don’t have you.

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When you first start talking to them it can feel painful. You might start crying. Your natural reaction might be to close off as a result. Know that this is all a natural part of the grieving process. 

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I held resentment for my parents for the longest time—that was until I realized I was only hurting myself.

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It wasn’t until recently that I realized why I was attracted to guys who weren’t vocal about their emotions or are affectionate. The answer was because that’s how my parents were.

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I am thankful for my first trying situation because it definitely prepared me for what was in store for me in the times to come. 

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The concept of success is up to ourselves to fill in.