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Framework for Gathering Strength
Step 1
Things seem perfect
Every day is wonderful
You think this will last forever
You’ve found your one true love
Step 2
Trivial fights begin to get in the way of your perfection
Things that shouldn’t bother you
You struggle, but you make it through
You know that love is worth the lows
Step 3
The good and the bad now seem the same
Every day you’re forced to walk on eggshells
You begin to think you should let go
You don’t because you’re terrified of being alone
Step 4
You can’t help but question why you hang on
You don’t think you’re strong enough to do what’s right
Everything you do leads to yet another fight
You just can’t walk away
Step 5
He yells at you
He calls you horrible things
He hurts you, but swears it was an accident
He claims he loves you and didn’t mean it
Step 6
Another fight
Another accidental bruise
He swears he loves you
He promises he’ll change
Step 7
He doesn’t change
You realize he doesn’t love you
You’ve had enough
You’re fed up with this
Step 8
You muster up some courage
You march up to him
You say goodbye
You walk away
Step 9
He cries for forgiveness
You never give in
You never look back
You realize life will go on without him
You will make it through
Step 10
You’re finally awake
You accept reality
You can live without him
You have finally moved on
You are strong
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