Spiritual Annie
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Today's my recovery date. It marks the last time I walked away from a physically abusive relationship in 1992 in order to save myself. It wasn't easy. There were, of course, threats. I also had two stepsons I knew I wouldn't be allowed to see again.
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Spiritual Annie
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I had to let the schools know I would no longer be responsible for them. Because of my work, I had to let my boss know my unexpected change of address. And I had a therapy session already set up for the following week.
01:29 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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I had one question for the therapist: why did I continue to allow myself to be drawn into these abusive cycles? It took 2-1/2 years and a specialist trained in child sexual assault to help me find the answers.
01:31 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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I'm so used to thinking of today as my recovery date because, after all, it's been 30 years ago now, though I'm of the opinion that recovering never really stops.

But I'm going to have to get used to the idea of a new recovery date.
01:33 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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This one is for my physical health instead of my mental health, though I expect the work will be just as consuming in the short term.

I have a mitral valve in my heart that doesn't work very well. It's the reason I've had to spend so much time in the hospital lately, and become mostly bedridden.
01:34 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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In order to try to fix it, my Cardio is recommending placing a clip on the valve. While it's not open heart surgery, it's serious, and there are some lifestyle changes that will have to go along with it, like those two dreaded words: diet and exercise.
01:34 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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It will take time and work to recover, from 4 to 6 weeks.

It doesn't feel quite real yet, but I don't have time for it to. The docs want to put the clip in as soon as possible because of the effect of the bad valve on my health.
01:35 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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The longer we wait, the worse the effects and the more difficult the recovery.

I don't often miss opportunities anymore to share my gratitude for the people in my life. But this isn't a "just in case something happens" sentiment. It's already happening.
01:35 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Regardless of the outcome, I want you all to know what a very special place you've created here. I may be more of a lurker than a spouter, but I appreciate everything each of you brings here and shares here. You've welcomed me and accepted my own weirdnesses, and I thank you for that.
01:36 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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I see my Cardio Monday where I expect the only question will be why a clip rather than a valve replacement, and the answer will be my overall health, which isn't great. Things should move quickly after that.
01:37 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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I'll post the date of the procedure as soon as I know, and I'll be giving my sister Mary my login info here so she can share the good news of the outcome. I expect nothing less because, to be honest, I don't believe I'm done with this life yet.
01:38 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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I have a bit of inside info on that score I may share with y'all some other time.

Meanwhile, y'all keep being you because you're absolutely the best at doing just that. And I'll see you on the other side of this new recovery date as soon as I'm able.
01:38 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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ecsbrooklyn
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Sending love and wishes for renewed and continued healing. ❤️
11:19 AM - Jan 21, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to ecsbrooklyn.
❤️❤️❤️
11:24 AM - Jan 21, 2024
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Jo she/her Thompson
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In response to Spiritual Annie.
Sending light, healing and well wishes. Going for your speedy recovery!
12:01 PM - Jan 20, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to Jo she/her Thompson.
❤️❤️❤️
12:06 PM - Jan 20, 2024
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Jacquelyn G.
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In response to Spiritual Annie.
March 3, 2005. Escaped the country I was trapped in with him - August 27, 2008. Finally divorced from him after 10 years of coercive control through judicial abuse taking me to the supreme courts of two different countries? 2018, I think. Worth every minute for the life I now have, without question.
11:50 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
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GrannyScrewsTheNews
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For me, Sept. 30, 2005
11:14 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Michelle King
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In response to Spiritual Annie.
Good luck with the surgery! Sending all good vibes & minion smooches 💜
04:10 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to Michelle King.
❤️❤️❤️
04:24 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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hmmwrites (Heather's version)
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You showed immense strength when you walked away from abuse. That same strength will carry you through this, as well. Wishing you swift healing and good health. 💜
11:40 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to hmmwrites (Heather's version).
❤️❤️❤️
12:23 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Rnsilverlake
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Sending positive ✨️ vibes!
10:45 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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❤️❤️❤️
12:26 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Nellie Pennington
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In response to Spiritual Annie.
Congratulations for having the strength to get yourself out of a bad situation in 1992, and all the best as you face this new set of challenges!
10:33 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to Nellie Pennington.
❤️❤️❤️
12:26 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Ramsey, Queen of Popcorn®
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I'm sending you healing vibes and wishing you all the best. We'll see you on the other side of this and can't wait to have you back in the DJ booth & on the timeline in general. 🍓💫👊🏾🙏🏾
10:31 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to Ramsey, Queen of Popcorn®.
❤️❤️❤️
12:27 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Zaya Rose ⛧
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In response to Spiritual Annie.
Wishing Peace and fast healing for you and steady hands for your doc
08:32 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Spiritual Annie
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In response to Zaya Rose ⛧.
❤️❤️❤️
12:30 AM - Jan 20, 2024
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Fiona Mary
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Sending you love and light. Thank you for sharing this. 🩵
08:07 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Haruka (RELOCATED)
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Holding good thoughts! ❤️
04:57 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Bren
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
04:03 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Fiona Bski
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02:55 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Renee Tang
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We love you so much! I pray for your comfort and recovery. Thank you for sharing. We can’t wait till you’re back again 😘 🙏🏻
02:15 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Sami Lee
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💙💙💙
02:10 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Jeannie (she/her)
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JustAnotherGail
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01:52 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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BigBrownGirl
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Sometimes self care is self preservation.
01:35 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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Myles Higgins ?
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This spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.
01:31 PM - Jan 19, 2024
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