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From the bassinet at the hospital.

Where I Come From

“when you live in a house like that there’s a part of you that never gets out. So, you build a new house, a better house for a better life. And you try as hard as you can so that that part of you, that still lives in that old house is as small as possible.”

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June 1986 I once mentioned this photo when I wrote about continued relations with an abuser. Someday I will zoom out and share the whole story.

A Piece of the Puzzle

Samantha sat down on the edge of the bed and with her back to him she stiffly laid down. She couldn’t close her eyes or relax, something just didn’t feel right. Then he reached out and wrapped his arm around her causing every muscle in her body to tense up.

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