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The Path Forward

Walking through the dark

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Abigail Kochunas
Feb 18, 2024
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At the crossroads

The last several months were the longest decade of my life. But I’m laughing as I emerge from that dark cocoon with an abundant sense of joy and gratitude. There’s something about being confronted with your trauma and wounded self that makes it impossible to go on living in ignorance and denial. I’d spent years …

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