Tender places also need to be touched, but with a gentle hand.
Neglect doesn’t make the tender parts less so; it just amplifies the longing for a touch that is informed and compassionate; a hand that takes the time to learn what feels like trust, like love, like care.
This is a rehearsal. This is a prayer.
I grew up with fear as my shepherd. I don’t blame…
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