Faith!! Omg! Congratulations!! My heart is beaming to you all! Cheers to a happy and loving marriage. ❤️ I'm so happy for you both!! 

Big hugs Emily!! I like that, no debts or demands here, simply acceptance and support. I didn't look at it like that until now- thank you. It's a beautiful sentiment to carry in our hearts 💕 you're the best. Always brings a smile to my face when I see you. I hope you are well. 

Thank you all. In just under 24 hours, since I've come back, I feel right at home. And I've been reminded of forgiveness... forgiving myself for protecting my heart when I was scared. Forgiving my mother and sister, for I know their heart, and their actions toward me were not out of malice, and even despite the wrongfulness against me, I love them anyway. And that is the key... to love anyway. This year, to experience what it means to forgive and to love anyway opens my eyes that even in our brokenness, never cease loving one another.  So in my heart, when I left, I felt like I a ran away, because my own caged heart was afraid to embrace the love because I believed I was unworthy. But I realized, that's the lie... believing we are unworthy of true love. So love anyway. 

Of course our connections are real. I was simply too afraid to embrace it fully out of fear of being hurt. But again, love anyway. Love is worth it. Thank you for the love <3 

Thank you Caroline. It is a wonderful gift. And I hope so too. I feel back at home. My heart feels safe to love, to forgive, and embrace again. You are wonderful and I hope you are well. <3

Mary Ellen, you are so sweet and kind. And my heart has been with you through and through, for I know of the tough times you speak of. I believe in our connections as well, it's my own self-doubt that can trouble me. And you're right, the love and support from here is uplifting and true. It is a true. Thank you for that reminder. It's amazing in to be a place where we can bring our troubled hearts and be shown immense love and patience. Thank you. And I hope you are well, and I am sending my love and hope to you. <3 

Thank you Cathy. I hope you can understand how hard it can be at times... I don't want to be like this but my heart aches at times. Sometimes that pain can remind me that love and life are worth fighting for. Maybe the weight is a gift, to love deeper and know love is worth fighting for. I hope you know how much I appreciate this. You are all amazing and I believe it's worth it for me to begin trusting I'm just that amazing. <3 

Julia, thank you! This has always been a safe place. It hasn't been easy in my life opening up and the space here has helped me in so many ways. I've missed you all!!! And It feels good to be back. It brings me so much joy showing you all love and support. 

And you're so right about the phone thing. Navigating the apps and the online world can just  feel so overwhelming at times, so thanks for sharing. (helps me feel normal) I appreciate your love and support. 

Leah! Thank you. It feels really good to hear you say that because I believe our connections are real too, I just get so scared, and I'm truly sorry. Being reminded of trusting in others pierces through my heart and gives me a boost in confidence. No man is an island... we need each other. You words remind of Lee Ann Womack's "I hope you dance". Thank you and giving you the biggest hug ever!!! <3

Hey Debora! I checked out both video posts, and OMG, what a cutie! My heart soars seeing Moonpie running through the yard! Incredible. Great job teaching Moonpie to trust. 

I'm so very sorry for your loss Marnie. My heart goes out to you.