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I always imagined Love to be this larger than life, all-encompassing, state of heightened romance. If Love were a person, I pictured her wearing French lace, brown worn boots, and having tight brunette curls cascading around her heart-shaped face.

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The desire to love after being burned by a past relationship is one of the greatest challenges we can face. But this is also telling of the resilience we have within.

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I’m writing to tell you that I am not the enemy, and neither is he. Coming from me, that may mean nothing, but I want you to hear my side of the story.

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Every single day, I choose to chase Him, instead of chasing people who do not appreciate my worth. I choose to know Him more, instead of dating and getting to know other men.

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I know nothing I say can take away your pain, nothing I say can make this okay, but I promise you this: even if you can’t see it or can’t comprehend at this moment, your heart will heal, and you will find love again.

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You will love again even though they promised you forever and still walked away. You will love again even thought your heart is still beating to the sound of their name.

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One day you will thank those who hurt you, just as I have, for they have given you the chance to love someone better.

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But that pain you’re feeling on the inside? It will heal. You will heal.