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I could’ve stayed mad.

I could’ve stayed stuck.

But I chose my wings over my wounds.

I learned the hard way that sweet words aren’t truth, real love isn’t blind, and rushing into empty games will cost you everything.

This isn’t about burning out

it’s about burning through what tried to consume me.

🕊️ Voices for the Unheard

🔥 Burning (I Chose My Wings)

#voicesfortheunheard #burning #iChoseMyWings #healingoutloud #sacredgrowth

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