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I’m Struggling, and I’m Grateful: A Tale of Two Truths

I’m Struggling, and I’m Grateful: A Tale of Two Truths

The gratitude won’t cancel out the struggle; it’s not meant to

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Crystal Jackson
Nov 20, 2023
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The gratitude won’t cancel out the struggle; it’s not meant to

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If I scroll back through my photos of the last year, there is a clear delineation between joy and suffering. In truth, I suffered an unexpected but significant loss. From that moment forward, I tried desperately to hold onto my joy, but the impact of the loss pu…

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