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Michelle S.'s avatar

I feel this. Posts like this always remind of Kelly clarkson's "Because of You" and "Piece by Piece". I have firmly felt a father should be a girls first love but never her first heartbreak.

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Kay Renee's avatar

Thank you. Because of You still hits my heart🤍

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Felton Stevens Jr.'s avatar

I applaud you being vulnerable in your writing. Keep up the great work.

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Kay Renee's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate you.

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Casey Lynn Andrews's avatar

You said so many things I relate to, and I just want you to know—I’m proud of you for pushing through the pain and turning it into purpose.

To me, your story shows that your heart is full of rich soil. And with consistent watering, truth, and time—you will produce a great yield.

Every single thing you hold inside has the potential to become something beautiful and fruitful when you allow it to rise to the surface and breathe.

Even the naysayers have a purpose. Just like storms bring wind and rain that strengthen plants, hydrate creation, and clear away what’s no longer living… those who don’t understand us—or won’t try—are still a part of how we grow.

Their resistance can actually become the pressure that strengthens our roots.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the rest of your story unfold.

Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself. It matters.

My husband always says, “You won’t find the people meant to walk with you if you’re not being honest about who you are in this moment. If you show up wearing a mask, they might walk right past you without knowing it’s you.”

So keep showing up as you.

There’s power in your presence.

And you’re not alone.

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The Quiet Caregiver's avatar

I’m in tears reading your post. So much resonates. Thank you for sharing this. Truly, thank you! This is great work!

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