Your past doesn’t define you

It’s took me a longgggg time to figure that out. Now that I have, my dreams, aspirations, and motivation have come back. I no longer suffer with PTSD and it’s all thanks to the Father. Thank you Lord for abundance in life.#ptsdrecovery #testimonyinprogress #reflectingonthepast

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