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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

The story really touched me as I can really relate

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

Thanks so much for reading Kathleen. I'm so glad you connected with it :)

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Karen's avatar

“Because these were my models for what ‘normal’ male attention looked like, I believed abuse was love. I thought marriage was an arrangement where a woman signs away her body for use by a man who has no interest in her as a human being…”

So powerful - so glad you found counter examples in your life; it is hard to see them sometimes, even when they are right before our eyes.

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

Thanks so much for reading Karen! Yes, I am a lucky girl <3

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Gary Trujillo's avatar

Dang, this was really sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

Thanks for reading Gary! I’m so glad you appreciated it :)

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Ginjure's avatar

Oh wow, this is all too familiar. ❤️ Love your way with words.

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

Thanks Ginger!

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aka Stella's avatar

You just made me laugh out loud with delight. Your mother sounds like a gem. 💎🧡

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, she was a wonderful human being. My best friend <3 Thanks so much for reading!

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B Stings's avatar

Thank you for the sweet and hope-inspiring piece.

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Annie Hendrix's avatar

You’re very welcome B! Thank you for reading :)

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

The first words written in rapid succession with a zip that somehow keeps me going through the rapid eye movements to discover an innocent “puppy love” . An awkward age of discovery. The walk to a field of stars and an arm around a waist, a chin on a shoulder. Moments to cherish. Shooting stars in your eyes and a fairy tale that allows dreams to come true. If only all stories could end with just a kiss that lasts as long as it can. Then good bye. A memorable day in a hope chest put away.

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Sodak's avatar

Beautiful story, well told. Thanks for sharing it with us, Annie..

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