Petra Michaela

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We blink against a world the same, yet utterly changed. Emerging, we carry both the ache and the light, a new way of being, fragile, resilient, transformed, and in some hidden way, more luminous for having passed through the dark.

The stillness gathers us, slowly, gently, like threads woven
into a new tapestry. We cannot rush it. We can only move with it. And then, at some unexpected moment, the cocoon begins to thin. Light seeps through the fragile seams. The heart, once too heavy to lift, leans toward the light.

Inside the cocoon, grief does its secret work. The old life dissolves, once familiar, now unrecognizable. We remember who we were, but that self feels distant, belonging to another. The one we loved lingers still, stitched into memory, woven throughout our daily lives.

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Grief transforms us. For a time we cocoon, folding inward, seeking the smallest, safest chamber of the heart. It is not hiding, not retreat, but something elemental, a return to the inner sanctuary, where silence keeps company with sorrow. There, time moves differently,the world’s noise falling away

I deactivated the chat a long time ago and I don't know how to reactivate it

You're a father yourself, dear Tony, and as a father you know that there can be losses that never heal. But you have to learn to live with them.💔🫂

My pleasure dear Whatsifisaidit🫶

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My pleasure sweet Tony.
But I have to tell you, unfortunately, that it will be a long time before I feel like dancing again. I'm always grateful for a hug.🫂

You're most welcome dear Marcie 🫶

It is said that we cannot appreciate the light without darkness, like knowing happiness without sadness...
"To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are."

The light in our hearts can breathe life into everything it touches, be it our thoughts, feelings, the things we do, or the people we know. The joy of experiencing the sunrise, fireworks, stars, and candlelight bring life into the vast darkness.

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Now more than ever, we must bring the light. Light is often associated with quality of life. Happiness is found in the twinkle of a eye, in the warmth of a smile, and even in the soul.

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Congratulations to all 💙🎉
Marcie @mlipsitt.bsky.social
Frank A @frankamari.bsky.social
Whatlf @whatifisaidit.bsky.social

Hi friends💙

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Thank you, Beth, for everything you do for our community. We all appreciate you so much.

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Clouds may linger, storms may howl, but they always pass. And when they do, peace arrives like a soft morning, steady and kind, reminding us that we were never truly alone. So keep looking up. Keep believing. The light will always find its way back to you.

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Stars continue to shine, the moon still watches gently, and the sun always rises, no matter how long the night feels. Hope lives in this quiet truth: Nothing stays dark forever.

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Sometimes, in the weight of our struggles, we forget to lift our eyes from the ground. Yet when we do—when we look up—we are reminded that above the heaviness, the sky still holds endless light.

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The love we share is a light that will never go out, a promise that we will find each other again in a place where every heart feels at home.

@marilynsomers.bsky.social
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@resist4harris.bsky.social
@whatifisaidit.bsky.social
@alxindia.bsky.social
@petramichaela.bsky.social
@srosnato.bsky.social

Thank you Beth!💙

Thank you @chaserbaybe.bsky.social 💙
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@oneveteransoath.substack.com
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@yecats47.bsky.social
@gr3te.art
@tammysbluevoice.bsky.social

Thank you Amy💙

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

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Good morning Suzzi! Have a great day.

Good morning lake-like-girl. Thanks. Wishing you a peaceful Tuesday too.🫶

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