Be gentle. Healing takes time.

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Thank you for this! my father tried to kill me when I was one year old. I have suffered from the repercussions of that moment my whole life. O nly today appeared a recognized echo in this picture. I am going to need to look this more carefully. Blessings to you in all ways.

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