Real Time.
It has been over five years since my world crashed and in some ways, it feels like hundreds.
My timelines are skewed, my memories hazy or all too vivid, and my world has completely changed.
I have walked or crawled or cradled myself through hours of heartache, anger, hurt, bitterness, confusion, and loss. I have been trampled on, spit on, condemned, and hated.
I have been held, loved, prayed for and forgiven. I have received joys, gifts, kindness, grace, and I know now that my story is not finished.
You may read this, my story, and judge me. You may choose to hate me. To join the crowds of those who have stones in their hands to throw at me. You may condemn me. Go ahead. I don’t care.
Or you may read this, my story, and offer empathy. You may even choose to love me. To join the crowds of those who extend their arms out to me. You may hold me. Go ahead. You are welcome here.
All this because I now know that I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough.
This story does not define me.
X, CK
wordsofwinter 
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Beautiful. 🙂
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I have taken some time this morning to read through your posts. You have a beautiful gift of expression and courageous ability to be transparent. I hear your voice and your resiliency triumphing in the face of all the hardship and pain. Wishing you peace and joy. Thank you for sharing your story.
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I want to respond with a big hug rather than words! Thank you for your time, your words, and your kindness.
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Life has a way of turning back around. Becoming better with time. Always be looking for who or what you need in your life. Its true that if we go towards something we will get there.I do not judge anyone, you are safe with me as a friend.
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Well said. And I welcome you in as a friend. ☺️
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The fact that you’re here in one piece is all that matters💚
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You have no idea how much this made me smile!
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Keep smiling!
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