foreword

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❝My fear of being real, of being seen, paralyzes me into silence. I crave the touch and the connection, but I am not always brave enough to open my hand and reach out. This is the greatest challenge; to be seen, accepted, and loved, and I must first reveal, offer, and surrender.❞

~ Anna White
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Cross My Heart
used to emphasize the truthfulness and sincerity of what one is saying