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Amie McGraham's avatar

Powerful writing on a tremendously difficult situation. I truly felt the vivid imagery, the shards of a relationship, its brokenness, the way fragments of a former self emerged.

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E.L. Zeitgeist's avatar

Thank you for sharing your beast story, Leiahna. I grew up with a narc father and my mom experienced a very similar ordeal for their 15 year marriage (they married at 21, he became a pastor, lots of moving us around the country, he cheated on her and with other men no less). Doing this for you and your kids? 100%! I wish my mom hadn't struggled for so long, but she found happiness again (AND with another man who loves and respects her), and she lives an amazing life now. Your courage will pave the way as you heal, building a life where the cracks are filled with gold, just like Kintsugi.

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