This is a post that I have written AND deleted many, many times and for very different reasons, mostly because it is not a very nice story and, honestly, unlike our house (IRL) I do prefer to keep my blogging world as light (and airy) as possible.
Also, it is not my story to tell (not all of it, anyway) and, although very few childhood images remain as clear in my mind, some memories are best left forgotten, right?!?
Truth be told, I was more concerned with my children inheriting the same self-perpetuating fear that I've had to live with for the last 40+ years: questioning myself, over and over again, whether or not there was anything I could have done or said to prevent it from happening to me, this is the legacy of domestic violence.
In other words, what they don't know can't hurt them…and won't, if I have anything to do with it…DAMMIT!
Then I recently came across this picture of women I have loved and admired all my life. I pinned it to the bulletin board, right above my desk. I adore and cherish this picture on so many levels, but most of all because they are all smiling.
Also, there is a reason why it seems slightly off-center: I had cut out the image of my grandfather, long ago.
Still, I felt a wave of nausea and had to fight to keep from getting sick.
I did not invite my grandfather to my wedding and he's never met my children. In fact, the man has been dead (figuratively and literally) to my (and my aunt's) family for years now, but I was suprised how just the simple thought of him could STILL hold such power over me.
I turned the picture over in my hand, found writing on the back (it was grandmother's) and then I cursed myself for not translating it first.
What I could make out: it was taken in the small village where they lived, right before the Hungarian Revolution broke out, and judging by my mother's and aunt's age (at the time) probably right before they immigrated to the U.S.
Without my grandfather. Yes, my grandmother left her husband behind, on purpose.
Back-story: he followed them here, lying about their separation to a social worker, who gave him the address of their foster family, so that he could reunite with his wife and children.
This is the part of the story that is not ALL mine to tell: suffice it to say, he was the type of man to hide food from his starving children. True story.
I can tell you: my earliest memory is of him, hitting my grandmother hard enough to knock her into the next room…right in front of me.
Thinking on it some more, I probably should have asked my mother's permission, before cutting his image from the picture, but deep down inside I know she most likely would agree: my heart was in the right place; we are ALL in a much better place.
If only I could cut away the pain he's caused our family, just as easily — most especially, now that both my grandmother and aunt have passed.
On the other hand, my children's memories of their grandfather ARE very, very different; they WILL be better wives, husbands, mothers and fathers in spite of it.
I win!
© 2003 – 2013 This Full House
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171 responses to “Out of the Picture”
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Wow, Liz. I can tell this was a tough one to write. Knowing you and the way you have raised your family, I can safely say you have overcome that legacy.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
Although, I have spoken to the older kids about it (as much as they needed to know) you know I just had to write it down, Donna. Thanks for all the years of support you've given me here on my blog. I cherish our friendship, very much.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I am sending you a super huge, massively tight hug that lasts for as long as you need it to. You’re incredible.
We end the cycle of violence when we are brave enough to walk away . . . and brave enough to tell those around us so they can remember and hopefully find themselves in those positions. Your children are lucky to have you as their mother. You are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
I’m amazed and humbled by the fact you can still take joy from the photograph, even though looking at it reminds you so strongly of him. I tend to get rid of any reminder that hurts too much.
I suppose that’s not entirely true. I keep certain things (terrible things) that relate to my father, because I know they are irreplaceable. But I don’t look at them very often.
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
How you were able to say EXACTLY what I was feeling, in a single paragraph, is why I will feel forever humbled and privileged to be able to call you friend. Thank you SO MUCH for that, Jennifer!
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
I totally get that, Renae. It's a constant battle with me, too. Today, you and I win 🙂
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Yes, you win. xo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
Back at'cha, Kendra xoxo
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
What a difficult story to write. I am so happy that, yes, you did win. Your children are winners, too. I am sending you a great big hug, several hugs actually.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
I'll take that hug and see your several hugs with a couple more, thanks Joan.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
It is so hard to write about certain things when the line is blurry where your story ends and someone else’s begins. I walk that line a lot, and I have to say that I think you did a great job with it here. It is healing to get those memories out.
You definitely win. And your children win, too. You have broken the cycle, and that is a beautiful and powerful thing. Hugs to you.
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
Thanks, Tracie. This was one of the most difficult posts for me to write in my 10 years of blogging and I don't often get the chance to shout, "Yay me!" so "YAY ME!"
Hugs, back at'cha 🙂
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
And this? This is just one of the many reasons I admire and adore you. This *is* your story to tell. You are brave and strong and one helluva strong mom because you not only stood strong and broke the cycle but you have shown your girls just how strong a woman can be. That at any time she can say “This is not how this story is going to end” and turn it around to be an empowering story. And? You’ve shown your son how to respect and admire strong women. That’s pretty darn impressive!
I am so frickin’ proud to call you my friend. Love you tons!
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
To think, all that time wasted wondering…should I publish…or should I delete (again)…leave it to you, and everyone who knows me for the dork that I am and loves me anyway, to build me up when I need it the most. Love you right back.
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
You totally win. TOTALLY.
I know how hard this was for you to write and “put out there”. Sending virtual hugs, wishing they were in-person, real ones. Love you!
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Breaks my heart, thank you for sharing this. It’s important to hear these stories and to know that the cycle can be broken.
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
Winning. YOU. xoxo
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
I’ve read this post a couple of times. I keep hitting “keep unread” in my reader. I just have no words… I try to imagine seeing my grandfather hit my grandmother and just truly can only imagine what you felt as a child. You are a strong woman to share this. You absolutely win.
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!
With the help of friends like you, Colleen…I totally win!!!