Isn't it true that you cannot know how strong you are until you start to peel all those layers: unfathomable pain, sometimes endless guilt and shame.

Your inner light shines - I feel it over here, all the way in Borikén, the Caribbean.

I've often wondered why folks say we should "move on" as if all of our emotions needed to be wrapped up in a piece of toilet paper and thrown in the trashcan.

Still, I carry no judgments for those people because I can imagine they only seek for us to heal.

Sam, I am grateful for your strength and determination to share your vulnerabilities, your most excruciating pain and your supportive kindness. We help make the world a more loving place. ❤️‍🩹