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Hugh Elliott says just because you love someone doesn’t mean you have to be involved with them…

“Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you have to be involved with them. Love is not a bandage to cover wounds.” – Hugh Elliott, Standing Room Only weblog, February 16, 2004

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Anita Krizzan says don’t close your door when someone walks away..

“Don’t close your door when someone walks away. Your wounds will heal and summer wind will dry your tears. Don’t close your heart, surrender to the sea of silky rose petals and let the sun tickle you. Don’t lose hope, … Continue reading

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Brennan Manning says if we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame…

“In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others.” – … Continue reading

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David Richo says our wounds are often the openings into…

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” – David Richo

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M. Scott Peck says community requires the ability to expose our wounds and weaknesses…

“How strange that we should ordinarily feel compelled to hide our wounds when we are all wounded! Community requires the ability to expose our wounds and weaknesses to our fellow creatures. It also requires the ability to be affected by … Continue reading

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Charles Dickens says love her, love her, love her…

“Love her, love her, love her! If she favours you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears your heart to pieces – and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper – love her, … Continue reading

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