“So many memories come to mind—the child you were, the adult you’ve become—so much anguish for what happened all those years ago. You never wanted to let anyone down, I know. You feel everything so intensely. Just don’t tell me that you don’t deserve better. You do. Don’t tell me you’re a failure. You’re not. We learn from every mistake. That’s not failing; it’s growing. You are a beautiful, empathetic being of love and light. And don’t say hope will damn you. It won’t always, I promise.” PainHurtHealingComfortTraumaBrokennessHealing The PastTraumatic ExperiencesTrauma Survivors Book:Grateful to Be Alive: My Road to Recovery from Addiction Source: Grateful to Be Alive: My Road to Recovery from Addiction