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    A Massage Of Hope

      I’ve been in your shoes I’ve sat in your chair I was a lost cause and did not have a prayer I felt betrayal and the bitter taste of pain I’ve had a .40 cal pressed up to my brain I’ve woke up to empty bottles all over the ground I’d drink whiskey on the daily praying I would drown I’ve been the outcast A.K.A. the black sheep I let anger turn into hate from every time I’d weep I’ve robbed people and hurt people and did some jacked up stuff I did it to feel good ’cause I thought it made me tough I wanted a solution and I thought that it was dope I…

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    A Safe Space

      Have you shared what was bothering you with your spouse and it was not validated and or shut down instantly and that was the end of it? Yet, when they are upset about something, they share it with you and you have to listen and validate how they feel. It’s frustrating and leads to keeping things to yourself for fear of being put down and unvalidated. It makes you feel like what bothers you doesn’t matter and there’s no need to bring it up and discuss it. This dynamic is not what a healthy relationship consist of. Both parties need to make sure that they are creating a safe…