Sunflower Seeds, #2

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When overwhelmed by abusive relationships & lying relatives & lacking abilities & the absence of friendships, it can be hard to remember the jewels of life (hidden beneath the pain of life). Today I needed this reminder that under all the extra layers of life, Christopher Robin & I are still (wonderfully) married. 💞

Keep your eyes on the sun today, even if you sometimes feel buried beneath life’s soil. 🌻 

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