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I know my updates here have been few and far between, but this is a big one, and I can’t not share it. Our beautiful girl joined us at 1:56AM July 17th weighing 5 LBS, 14 OZ. She’s in great health so far, and absolutely perfect. I’m sure it’s safe to say that we’ve never been more in love, and that it will grow more intense each passing moment.

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You have more to do than be weighed down by pretty or beautiful. You are a fiery heart and a wicked brain. Do not let your soul be defined by its shell.

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For all who are wondering why I’ve all but disappeared.. I was recent rear ended at a stop light on my way home. There was significant frame damage to my truck, my phone, glasses, and iPad were broken in the impact, and as usual Insurance is dragging their feet to deal with the issue. I wound up with a concussion, some pretty stiff muscles, and some nasty bruising, but I’m otherwise ok.

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“The right person makes consistent deposits into your heart and sees you as a long term investment. The wrong person makes withdrawals and leaves you emotionally and mentally bankrupt.”

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I'd be lying if I said I didn't think of you either. I tried texting you a few times but I didn't get a reply so I thought it best to not try again. I'm glad to see that you're still around.

I don’t know if I missed them entirely, or if they didn’t come through, but I haven’t seen anything from you lately. I’m sorry if I missed them, things are good, but life’s been a bit of a zoo lately.

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Hope you're doing well, E.

All if going pretty well. I hope the same for you Jason, I think of you often.

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Of course Eelandra, you're loved and appreciated even if you haven't heard it said for a while. Also love the new tattoo, it makes your eyes pop even more.

You’re a doll, and I appreciate you too.

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Sounds like you're nothing short of a super hero. My heart goes out to you and if you ever need anyone, I'm sure there are people that would love and protect you so you can grow.

Right now the task is learning how to love and protect myself. I do sincerely appreciate your kindness and concern though.

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You okay? 🙊

I’ve taken a beating, but I’ll continue to grow.

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There isn’t always a sign before the exit.

Nearly three years ago, I got married. I did not see warning signs. I did not see a man who would decide he couldn’t trust me after our marriage. I did not see someone I expected to verbally destroy me. And I definitely did not see a man who would ever physically harm me.

I did see a man who loved me. I saw a man who was turned on because I could hold my own. I saw a man who encouraged my quarks, and enjoyed my creativity. I saw a man who craved each curve on a body I struggled to love.

Nearly a year ago, my divorce was finalized.

The man who loved me, told me that I made it impossible to be loved. The man who enjoyed my quarks, began seeing them as faults, and through time wore down my resilience to a point of reliance. The man who swore he loved every inch, began demanding that I shed those inches for his satisfaction. And the man who had always made me feel safe in his arms, raised his hand to me.

There were no warning signs, until the point where legal ramifications, cost, and social degradation made exiting feel impossible.

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“I met you. You smiled. I froze. I stopped looking for more.”

— g.m. (via wnq-writers)

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My newest, and definite favorite tattoo.

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Typewriter Series #2066 by Tyler Knott Gregson

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You are made of love, of tenderness and of joy. You will change this world.

Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson (via tylerknott)

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Small dots on a map, represent the memories we’re waiting to make.

Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson (via tylerknott)

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You had better run from me. My words are fire.

Rumi, “Wooden Cages,” Rumi: the Book of Love  Poems of Ecstasy and Longing  (via wordsnquotes)