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You Cannot Save Everyone, Nor Are You Meant To

You Cannot Save Everyone, Nor Are You Meant To

Brianna Wiest Brianna Wiest
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The truth about wounded healers is that the person they most want to save is really just themselves.

Thank You For Trying To Save Us

Thank You For Trying To Save Us

Gina Clingan Gina Clingan
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“I know I can’t save you guys,” you said, with a heavy heart, “But damn it, I can try.”

People Choose To Save Themselves, This Was Not Your Fault

People Choose To Save Themselves, This Was Not Your Fault

Janne Robinson Janne Robinson
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Even if you laid by their side for 48 hours and listened, and held them and loved them through the nights and did it all “right” you still couldn’t have saved them.

You Can’t Save Everyone

You Can’t Save Everyone

Kirsten J Robinson Kirsten J Robinson
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and find yourself empty-handed.

I Can’t Save You, But I Can Love You

I Can’t Save You, But I Can Love You

Colleen George Colleen George
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I can’t lift the weight of the world off of your shoulders, but I can carry as much of it as you will let me. I can hold as much as you will give me.

You Have The Ability To Save People

You Have The Ability To Save People

Katie Rochelle Katie Rochelle
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We don’t always notice the ones who need saving. Sometimes they’re the strong ones. The strongest person you may know. They wear the big smiles and carry the even bigger hearts.

Here’s Why You Can’t Be In Love With Me

Here’s Why You Can’t Be In Love With Me

Maria Gianina G. Tablizo Maria Gianina G. Tablizo
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You are in love with what you think I am. Not for who I really am.

If You’d Let Me, I Promise I Could Save You

If You’d Let Me, I Promise I Could Save You

Danni Jackson Danni Jackson
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I could hold you while you shake and be there when you break.

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