Ahhhh, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to highlight every word. But as I usually do when so tempted, I left some for the other kids who would like a shot at "first time highlighter!"

You shared so many important insights here and by allowing yourself to be honest and vulnerable, you make it easier for others to do the same. That long healing journey is so much easier when we have others saying they've been there, too.

And you're so right about how we can't help anyone else until we help ourselves, first - whether in forgiveness or self-love or respect or anything else.

TWO fireflies??!??! Wow. Incredible!

Yep, we need to keep shining our lights so we can light the way for others - and how lovely when we need the light of someone else and it appears.

Thank you so much for this beautiful piece, and for sharing it on HHH. I adore your writing and your lovely spirit. 💜