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I cared. I tried. And I’m done apologizing for finally choosing myself.

Healing doesn’t always look pretty. Sometimes it’s the quiet realization that you deserved better all along. These slides? For the ones who finally chose themselves.#healingjourney #toxicrelationship #selfworth #movingon #breakuphealing

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♈️(^-^)/...Hi_There

Sooooo on👇everything said here... that's why I finally said enough. After 28 years of knowing each other and married for 17 years, I love you, and I'm sorry... were hope for me until I gave up on hope. Now he throws it in my face that, that's the problem I gave up on him. Not hearing me throughout the years screaming for help. I can't say I dont miss him, but I know that is for the best. Now I can't stand hearing his voice🤐

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