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John Rinaldo ©️'s avatar

The way you connected trauma, control, and the body brought a deeper understanding to something many still struggle to name. Powerful

Deanne Ames's avatar

Thank you, John. ☺️

John Rinaldo ©️'s avatar

Welcome 🙏

Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing your story here. I can't imagine what you went through. I wish I had the right worlds, but I don't. Hugs

Deanne Ames's avatar

You've said exactly the right words, Jane. Thank you. Sending hugs in return.

V S Uma's avatar

Hey niceee

Thanks Deanne and Encouragement for linking my post 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

It means a lots for me 🙏🏿

Appreciated 💯💯💯🙏🏿😍😍

💜☮️💜☮️💜

Teresa Banghart's avatar

This was a great story. I imagine this must have been difficult to write without reliving traumatic memories. You are brave❣️

Deanne Ames's avatar

Thank you, Teresa. Writing about past challenges is difficult, it’s true; but it’s also liberating. Writing ✍🏼 truly is healing. 💜