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I’ll never forget that day. After coming home from a hectic evening, I found him on the lawn almost lifeless. I knelt beside him and his eyes told me everything, even though I knew nothing. He was broken. As I used a kid’s motrin dropper to give him water, I watched as it come out as foam from the side of his mouth. I stroked his head and began to look him over. He was malnourished, frail to the touch, and was holding on with every short breath. I heard the officer behind me but, his voice was a tunnel. “He was thrown from a car. Officers are at the residence now. It’s a pit ring.” Being very familiar with the police force due to my journey at that time; I spoke to the officer without even looking back and only said, “Call Dan“. I never thought I’d be on my way to the vet with this poor animal. Dan worked the force and made those kinds of decisions. On the way, I had so many thoughts. I wasn’t sure I was capable of doing this. I had just recovered from breaking my own heart. I had sent my best friend over the rainbow bridge just a year prior. All the memories were placed in the attic and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to take this on. I thought about my issues with Dan, raising two kids with my health issues and finances. I saw the vet center in the distance and thought, “keep driving. This isn’t your problem”. With whatever strength that dog had, he lifted his paw onto my arm. I pulled into the lot crying and said, “your name is now Duke. I’ll make you a promise. If you fight and live for me, I’ll rescue your friends.” Four days and $1,400 dollars later, Duke entered his new journey with us. He kept his promise and I kept my word. I’ve been involved in rescue ever since. Duke is now my registered service dog. The happiness he has brought is beyond words. His loyalty is beyond comparison to any human I know. I rescued him once, he rescues us always.

It seems now I’m rescueing strangers more than animals. Like Duke, they really have no reason to trust me. They come from lives of struggle, pain, betrayal and hurt. I’m not a doctor or therapist. Sometimes, I have to refer a vet as it’s out of my league. But, for the most part, I’m able to relate to many and change lives. Like Duke, they are broken and lost. I can’t imagine where I’d be if I kept on driving that day with Duke or turned my back on those who depend on me now.

I have also learned so much from this beautiful guy of mine. I ended up starting over in my personal journey of love. Duke was proof it was best to let go of the past. It opens the door for new relationships, love and a loyality I had been craving for years. He taught my children the same as their lives have taken many twists and turns as well.

Have you ever heard that love is the big “L word”? I disagree. The biggest, most powerful and inspirational “L word”, is loyality. You see, if you have loyality; love, laughter, longevity, learning, leadership and LIVING will follow.

My life is not easy. I have several health issues other then Meniere’s Disease. I am raising two children. I am an Administor to 3 private facebook groups, 1 facebook page, and writing for inspiration and awareness on this site. I get ill and I get overwhelmed. I am just like anyone else getting hit with life. My relationship has ups and downs, family issues, and what seems to be a million things on my plate every day. But quitting is not an option that I will allow for myself. Im fighting for too many depending on me every day. What are you fighting for? That is a question you should truly take time to reflect upon. It gives clarity and amo in your fight through your journey.

If life pushes me, I push back harder. This is what I suggest to my readers today. Do exactly that!

I want to first thank all the members of Meniere’s and Vertigo Without Borders who have supported the private group and my Facebook page, The Balancing Act. I believe this is the first step to spreading AWARNESS for Meniere’s Disease. I started a blog to inspire and educate people about this disease. As you know, Menieres is not well known like other diseases. We don’t get all of the medical research and support we need. My goal is to bring awareness in the hopes of educating more people of our disease, leading to more Menieres research and hoping one day to have OUR invisible struggle known to all. The more awareness WE reach, the more help we will gain towards our goals of managing and curing this disease and vertigo alike. The more brothers and sisters we reach, the more we can help each other get through the tough times, laugh through the tears, and lift each other up with words of encouragement.

**I want to clarify something very important. When I ask members to follow me on my blog, I’m not asking you to support me. I’m asking you to join in a mission. Even if you do not feel my articles do much for your own support, that is fine. Different strokes for different folks. But, the more followers, the better chance we have on being heard.**

*If you truly want to support AWARENESS, following the blog is vital. I do 5 hours a day trying to build what we need to get there. It takes a member 2 minutes to build the following for the eyes of others who just may help us be heard.

*Here’s how to support my voice for ALL OF US:

1. goto meniereslifewithginamarie.com.

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5. Once you confirm, believe it or not, YOU have now voiced your support of awareness.

*we have posted a video below on how to do the steps as we know some members are just not savvy at this type of engagement.

❤The New England Council has a saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Our Facebook group was the first tide. This blog will be the next to raise awareness for all.❤

Today my read will be very short. I’m taking a mental health day. It’s pouring rain and perfect for my jammies, couch, throw blankies and the smell of dinner cooking slowly in the crock pot. You must take these days off every once in awhile whether you are a warrior of the disease or just life in general. You can plan them or even better, decide last minute that you are worth resting up physically and mentally. Sometimes you need to take a step back (flight) in order to keep moving forward in this journey (fight).

I do want to mention one thing though before I go. One of the most hysterical memes I ever saw was in reference to the statement about men: “I’m a ride or die type of chick”. The meme said, “Girl stop. You done rode and died eight times already!”. It’s funny because it’s so true about so many women that actually post it.

Well for me, with life and Meniere’s Disease, it’s about flight or fight. I’m chosing flight today so I can fight harder tomorrow. Take a mental health day because remember; ain’t nobody going to go as hard for you as YOU!

Instead of counting sheep to get rest, I was counting wolves. I struggled yesterday with life more than Menieres. As I’ve said before, life does not discriminate. It does not say, “she/he has Menieres so I’m going to give a free pass”. In fact, because we suffer from vertigo conditions, life hits us even harder.

With barely any sleep and a very heavy heart, I wasn’t even going to write today. I checked my phone for an important text/call I had been waiting for and I woke up to nothing. After yesterdays events as a whole, this was a bit devestating to say the least. As I sip my coffee and begin to write, I can’t help now but to think of Little Red Riding Hood.

Here she was enjoying her little journey, smelling the flowers and enjoying the weather; she never even noticed the black shadow creeping up on her. Stop right there. Totally off the subject, as a mother, I wonder why in the hell this little girl was allowed to walk the woods by herself at that age? What kind of mother just sends their kid off in the woods with a basket? I have a few words for this lady. Okay, back to the story and anology here.

How many of you have experienced this in life? A great day of high energy and loving life. A day where you figuratively stopped to smell the flowers and literally enjoyed the nice weather making for a fantastic day. Out of nowhere, the dark shadows of life’s problems or maybe even an attack came lurking in the darkness. That was me yesterday.

The wolf startles her and asks her nicely where she is going. She replies to her grandmother’s house, excuses herself and quickly runs through the woods. Stop again. I’m sorry but, I really want to put this little girl over my knee! She totally disregarded everything her mother said and now she’s talking to a wolf and telling him where she is going! I feel like calling Children Services on this family. (You have to giggle if you really think about it)

How many of you have done this though? Let’s relate the story. The shadow presents itself and we run. Whether it was finances, relationships, parenting troubles, disappointments, or even our health issues; it’s easier emotionally sometimes to run from the hurt and fear then to face it. However, running gets you nowhere except to grandma’s house. You know the next part of the story. All your problems are still waiting there, just like the wolf was in the plot.

So the wolf took a shortcut and knocked on granny’s door. He acts like her granddaughter and she lets him in only to be gobbled up. Stop again! Why in gods name would an elderly woman open the door after she suspects its not her granddaughter! Doesn’t she have television!? Doesn’t she watch the news? “Unsolved Mysteries”, lady! You’re the next episode. Now there’s a homicide and this is a children’s tale!? This family needs some safety tips.

Anyway, now Little Red Riding Hood goes in, finds out it’s the wolf and not granny, and runs screaming. You know you’ve been there. All your problems were still there after running and most likely, you’ve been deceived as well at one point or another. Whether by someone else or even yourself. Sometimes things in life are so hard to face that we manipulate ourselves so they fit into our own twisted reality.

Back to our story. A woodsman hears her cry for help, he comes running, makes the wolf spit out granny and he knocks the wolf out. He places the wolf deep in the woods so he can no longer bother anybody. Little Red Riding Hood apparently learns her lesson and her and granny then have a nice lunch.

Stop! This is the most unrealistic ending ever. I almost don’t even know how to work with this now. I feel like I need to seriously process this entire story in order to continue writing this piece.

Actually, what a great thought; time to process what happened. I think we all need that in life. Let me be the woodman for a moment and throw your struggles in the woods. Just remember eventually they will find their way back and you will have to handle them. Hopefully, I can help you enough by then to at least deal with them a bit better.

Even though the story is so far from reality, there’s much we can learn. Go back to the beginning. People are going to make mistakes in your life. Some people in your life are wicked and some are just weak. Some will unintentionally hurt you and some will truly throw you to the wolves. It’s up to you to be able to decipher who is who in your life. It’s not easy and it’s even harder to let go of people that hurt you. You must surround yourself with supportive people with the right intentions. If they are wicked, they need to go. If they are weak (mean no harm but cause harm), they need to be kept at arms length from you.

Don’t run from the dark shadow. I understand the frustration of having a great day then experiencing a drop attack or opening the late bill notice, being hurt by someone you love, having someone betray your trust, dealing with an unruly teen, and the list of life’s troubles can go on and on. If you run, surely they will still be there to face at some point. Meanwhile, you’ll be like a sitting duck feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I’ve been there too. Inspiring or not, I am human. I think that’s why I get so exhausted. I take it all on at once. If there is a problem that arrises in my life; I immediate think of solutions and try to resolve it off my plate. I suggest you don’t do this. Write down a list of what you’re facing and take one thing at a time to handle.

Everyone in this fairytale made mistakes. You will too. When you reach out for help, hopefully you’ll have a woodman (support person) close enough to hear and assist you. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help. But what do you do if nobody’s around or your woodman fails you. Well, there’s a saying I love: “You gonna cry or are you gonna boss up? First of all, I’m going to do both.” It’s okay to cry. It cleanses the soul and makes you stronger. However, you can’t stay there. Nobody is ever going to go as hard for you as YOU! People and life are going to disappoint you so learn to trust yourself and boss up.

Remember it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. Take one problem at a time. Whether it’s life or your illness, it’s all about trial and error. My favorite thing I tell my followers is, “you’ll be okay, just not today”. Balance yourself. Rest when you need it. Fight when you have to and LIVE! No matter what you would have done differently in life has no bearing on now. You still would have gotten your illness and life still would have kept hitting. Stop looking back; the journey is moving forward with or without your cooperation. So, you might as well kick butt and enjoy it. Bottom line, you determine your own happiness.

Yesterday was complete hell for me. It’s been a long time since I had a PTSD attack. I was scared, devestated and let down by someone I depend on. I felt disregarded, I felt unloved and I felt alone. I went to bed unsettled and reliving a past that once broke me and woke up this morning without that important message/call. In the last four years, I have faced more pain then I can even begin to explain to my readers. But there’s a big difference between getting hurt by your enemies versus being hurt by people you’ve grown to trust. I started to cry and let that disappointment make me feel worthless until I checked my private facebook messages:

“Your comments on the grief process makes sense. I will look up the articles you mentioned and read them. You are very encouraging and I am grateful that you are doing what you are doing. If you have any more advise or words of encouragement they’re greatly appreciated. Because you truly get it in some ways you are better than a therapist and I truly believe that God had guided you to be doing what you’re doing. Thank you.”

A stranger I started helping, reaching for help with kind words, has no idea that it was actually her message that helped me this morning. ‘Anne’ has been feeling down, a bit worthless and is struggling with self hate. All things normal of this damn disease and life. So now I have a choice. I can keep feeling resentful towards what happened to me and let it destroy my day or I can help Anne and make a difference.

Dear Anne,

Thank you for your private message and kind words. You have no idea how much you inspired me. It is because of you I decided to write today instead of staying in the self pity zone.

A therapist once explained something called ‘red dress syndrome’. This is when things or people in our life cause us to second guess our worth, or feel maybe if we would have worn the red dress instead of blue, we would have been worthy and loved. In reality, it doesn’t matter which dress color you chose. There’s something wrong with them, not you. I doubt if Little Red Riding Hood would have worn a blue cape that the story would have changed. If you don’t respect and love yourself, nobody else will either. So wear what you want and wear it like a boss, because it doesn’t matter at the end of your journey. What will matter is how you treated yourself and how you allowed or didn’t allow how people treated you. Life made no promises to us. There’s no guarentees. But, if you laugh a little and live a lot, you’ll find your way out of the darkness and into the light. I hope you can manage to do as I suggested last night and change your thinking. Have a great day no matter what life throws. I know I am because I’m worth it. If you get thrown to the wolves, make sure you come back leading the pack.

Sincerely yours,

Gina

Even the people that betray, abuse and mistreat you are apart of the plan. Jesus couldn’t get to the cross without Judas. 🙌

Good morning! Happy Saturday from Philly burbs, PA! ❤

Please watch the video in it’s entirety as there is a lot of important information. I felt it was time to put a face with the name behind the articles for my blog and social media followers. Due to re-ramping and attempting to expand and organize my site; I had to use amateur video. Eventually, my video feature here will be used for better quality. Please be patient as we are building the website.

💥 I will post the video on my facebook, The Balncing Act (see icon button above to navigate there), if you have a difficult time viewing it here.

Let’s talk about the shocking title of this article and video, shall we? I’ve been told over the last year by many people that Facebook and Social Media are not good support systems. I completely DISAGREE with this statement. I belong to 18 private facebook groups relating to Meniere’s, Vertigo, Migraines,and Vestibular Disorders. I actually started my journey of inspiration and awareness in the summer of 2017 in one of them. (Special thanks to Glenn and members of Meniere’s Disease Support Group). Although I now am administrator, partnered with Dave Giugno, to three of my own; I find it very important to have kinship and support in as many ways as possible. Every group has something unique and different to offer. Watching the conversations and engaging in the groups made me realize we all have different ways of venting and seeking the support we need so badly. Since starting my blog site, I have shared every article with all the groups. Why? Well, my main mission, along with many other ideas, is awareness and unity. In my eyes, there’s no competition. It’s not about numbers, it’s about changing lives together. The more administrators and members understand my intentions, the more success WE as WARRIORS will have in that mission. I’m just like anyone else. Bilateral 17 years Meniere’s with several other chronic illnesses.

That leads me to my next point. I, just like some of you, must manage my time and energy on my projects in order to continue to care for my own health, raise children, run a household and help others. I will be staying a member in all the groups however, sharing every article I write on Inspiration or Education is exhausting and time consuming. Being an Administrator to Meniere’s and Vertigo Without Borders, Meniere’s and Vertigo With Christian Borders, Partners to Meniere’s and Vertigo Without Borders, my blog site here, plus my Facebook and Instagram; is enough to wear down a healthy individual. Therefore, I WILL NO LONGER BE SHARING EVERY ARTICLE FROM THE SITE TO THE GROUPS. I’m thinking maybe once a month I can share out an article from my daily blog.

Many exciting things will be happening over the next few months with the blog site. For readers convenience we will be separating the articles into different category files: Inspiration, Education, Life Struggles, Travel and much more. I see so many questions on group sites about traveling that I decided to eventually (this is more future thinking) branch out and write featured articles on different areas, places and resorts, to give you all the tips to be prepared for traveling with the disease. I won’t forget the “to bring check off list” so you don’t forget your meds! I will also be handing out awareness material wherever I go on my journey.

In closing, I’m hoping I now have more time to engage in all the groups as a member, work on awareness, and build a site with key elements for Menieres and vertigo sufferers as well as those just getting tumbled by life itself.

Again, because of some slight techincal difficulties, the video posted may freeze during play. You can find it separately on my open facebook page, The Balancing Act, by hitting the facebook icon up above.

💥MOST IMPORTANTLY: IF YOU WISH TO VIEW MY ARTICLES OR INSPIRATION: there is a follow button on the blog here. The process is easy and we did test it to make sure you only receieve emails when I publish, nothing more. The follow button will ask for your email. Once you do that, please check your email inbox to confirm. This is to make sure it’s actually you wanting updates that I’ve published. (If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder). Many people thought they were following but never confirmed the action. The process takes less than 2 mins but the rewards of conveniently being notified instead of searching is worth it!

❤Ignore any negative people who state that Facebook and Social Media are not good support systems. For many warriors, it’s a life saver! I know it was for me.

I meditate every morning. I feel it’s important to center myself for the day. This morning I was having a difficult time focusing. Memories of my journey to this point in time were making home in my mind.

I had a great childhood but, sometimes being adopted had it’s down falls. My parents did well trying to protect me however, some painful things in life are just going to be felt. At age 16 my father took a massive stroke. The man I knew and adored was fighting for his life. At least twice a week I was pulled from my high school classes to goto the hospital in case I had to say goodbye. He lived 17 years without speech and partially paralyzed. Daddy’s little girl had to grow up real fast. Working three jobs at a time, going to school and just trying to move forward. I got my heart broken more than once, lived in a car to get away, but always got back on my feet. When my career as a Paralegal was at it’s high, I finally settled down to start a family. As time went on, I was diagnosed with a tumor in the center of my brain and waited two weeks to see the best surgeon. Not knowing if you’re going to die is a terrible feeling. I was cleared for a 6mm Lipoma. Hearing you’re going to live is an amazing feeling. The roller coaster of being diagnosed bilateral Meniere’s Disease, Crohns Disease, Fibromyalgia, Sacroliitis, Malenoma 3x removed, and recently chronic Iritis; was hell to say the least. Need I mention I was pregnant during one surgery and could not have anything for the cutting except local anesthetic. I felt the entire procedure. My career was suffering and working 8 hours a day was no longer an option. I lost several friends to death and buried both my parents by the age of 38.

I still fought my own body every day and stayed a great mother; and in my eyes, an amazing wife. Being left with two children on Valentine’s Day 2014 was a shock. I said till death do us part but looking back, the marriage was slowly killing me anyway. I took almost a year to myself and focused on me and my children. I started a new journey with a blended family and two years in I could feel myself begin to backtrack. My flares were coming quick and the stress of learning a new way of life was hard for me. Change is hard for me for that matter. I didn’t give up though and continued to trust the process. In June of 2017, I finally built my credit score back up from the fall of the years in marriage. I drove my new car off the lot in my name and I was so proud. I was half way home when a weird feeling came over me. It was like the scene on the road kept closing in. Long story short, I barely drove after that, had the summer from hell, and was again completely lost for answers. Three specialist later, we found it was connected to vestibular disorder and I started yet another medication. Eventually I came back from that however, long distance driving was now over……..

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…….I never really processed anything. I always just kept walking. Strength is in my blood line. Then again, not going through the proper process can catch up with you eventually. I became very depressed as I felt I had never truly accomplished anything except getting my butt beat by life! My dad always said my heart was both a blessing and a curse. He said I was diffent and special in that I possessed a personality that was intimidating yet beautifully magnetic. He was right.

Losing independence with my personality was crushing. Even when I began to inspire others in September 2017, I was hiding the feeling of failure. I could dish the advice, but taking it for myself was a struggle every day. Then one day I woke up and I felt a powerful feeling. I immeduately felt my entire being say ‘now it’s time’. I already was partnered Administrator to a private support group but, I knew it was time to let go of some things holding me down so I could fly. I started my blog here, as I love to write. I was always told it was a gift. I feel it’s therapeutic and helping others is a bitter sweat experience. I was published twice for my poetry and won three editor choice awards. That gives me some confidence. One of two things will happen. I’ll either fail or become really successful at it. But I know one thing for sure from my journey of life. It’s not about the fall backs. It’s all about the comebacks.

Many people who have near death experiences state that they can tell you exactly what flashed through their mind in that moment. Now, I’m not comparing a vertigo fall to near death, although people have had some serious injuries. However, there is a similar relation I’d like to bring to light.

People who have Meniere’s Disease and Vertigo tend to have some mishaps with balance while walking through their day. Often we tend to have a fall. Some leave us bruised and some a little embarrassed. But, many of our falls are more damaging to our thoughts than our bodies.

I fell yesterday while taking out my dog. He immediately came to my side and placed his paw on me. Duke, my rescue, is very special. He beat the demons in his past and became better for it. His paw resting on me says two things: it’s not over so don’t move and I’m here friend, no worries.

First, was the shock of the pain. Second, came the embarrassment, even though nobody seen it. Then, the panic came full force. I reached my cell in the messy, freshly cut, wet grass and called my teenage son. Of course, he was dead asleep. After fifteen calls, I gave up. There I was with nobody around, hurting, embarrassed, filled with the earth on me and then, the weight of the world just fell on my chest. How many of you have been there?

Every negative thought comes flowing through our heads. All our problems, misfortune, lack of abilities, and disgust with it all just comes creeping from the darkness. It’s like a vulture preying on us. See my article ‘The Vulture’ here on site. A tear rolled down my cheek and I grabbed my phone. You see, I’ve learned to give exactly five minutes to feel sorry for myself. Five! That’s it! It’s odd that once the crying starts, we tend to hold on to one depressing thought. And it’s a bit more odd that every time this happens, it’s a different image. My thought this time, as I thanked Duke for not leaving me, was losing so called friends. I say ‘so called’ because if they were true friends, they’d still be around. Through 17 years of my illness, I can’t believe how many friendships went out the door and the pain it left. Knowing people I truly loved and trusted thought and said such cruel things about me just hurts. You know what I’m talking about. We are fakers, lazy, losers, and the list could go on and on.

Five minutes are up! Ding ding! Dry the tears because it’s time to change your thinking! That’s what I did yesterday and always. I looked at Duke and again, thanked him for his loyalty. I grabbed his collar and got up. I reached the chair about 10 feet away and sat. I exhauled and brushed off the grass and dirt. I dismissed those people from my thoughts just as I dismissed them from my life. In all honesty, if you’re not bringing anything positive to my table of life; what you think of me is no longer my business. (You should read that sentence again).

I began to think of all the support and love I do have. I thought of my faithful friends over these years and all the new friendships I have made. I smiled as I thought of each and every person who has blessed my life in a positive way. I’m not just talking vertigo here now. I’m talking about life in general as well. Life is like a boxing match and I’ve said it many times. It will knock you to your knees and beat the hell out of you if you don’t get up! Always look to the ring side. It is there that you will see your true friends. Since running my facebook support group, Meniere’s and Vertigo Without Borders, I have made so many bonds with people who understand what struggles my life entails. You need to change your thinking starting today if you haven’t already. Surround yourself with positive people who want you to succeed. It is then that you’ll start finding true friends….one fall at a time.

My mother always told me that if you don’t make a difference in at least one person’s life, you have wasted your time here. Wise words from an amazing woman.

Many of my followers from my private facebook group (with Dave Giugno) Meniere’s and Vertigo Without Borders, thank me for inspiring them. What they don’t realize is that it is them who have rescued me. You see, it’s a circle of support and what you give in is what you will receive in return. On my dark days when I’m struggling a bit myself, I read over some of my private messages. As I rest through the storm, they give me the sunlight in the distance. All of us, sometimes, just need a little help on our journey. So keep walking with me. Remember, we got this!

Another struggle, another day, another article….and one hell of a difference.

I can relate almost anything to Meniere’s Disease (and other chronic illnesses). I always see opportunities to write and inspire about something deeper than what others may just see on the surface.

Every day I pass this structure on my walk. It use to be a home to a woman and her family. Five years ago it caught fire. There were no fatalities. However, everything was destroyed in a matter of moments. It now sits abandoned, broken and home to unwanted visitors. I see one of them every time I look up at the top left window. Sitting so proud, so bold…is the vulture. I sat down one day across the street and just took it all in, allowing my mind to run with emotional thoughts. Why hasn’t anyone come back to fix this once memorable home? Was it not worth it? No insurance? Did they give up?

I guess I can relate. As I felt the gravel on the street through my fingers, a tear streamed down my cheek. There are so many warriors out there that have experienced the quick losses and the vulture. For years, I probably looked just like this house. Meniere’s and life itself had hit me so hard and so suddenly, just like the fire in that house. At one point, I was definitely empty, broken and waiting. I also had the vulture just sitting and lurking inside. You see, vultures rarely attack the healthy. They literally prey on the sick, weak and wounded. My own mind became my vulture. I bet most of you have been here at some point. Meniere’s (and Vertigo) has become your demon, your body has become your prison and the vulture takes up residence in your mind. You know him. He’s the one who swoops down so quickly leaving those ugly thoughts to fill your mind; I’ve lost everything, I’m worthless, I’m inadequate, I’m no good for my family, I can’t do this anymore. I had let the vulture live with me way too long before I finally changed my thinking. And you can change yours too!

Maybe the family has moved into a new home; a safe place where the past doesn’t lurk every day at what once there was. They probably struggle but I bet they’re never going back. I assume, like anyone, they have daily struggles. However, they decided to move forward in their journey. One thing is for sure, they left the vulture there. He isn’t invited into their new home, their thoughts or their new journey.

Do exactly that!

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