In the trenches, we are all ultimately in the trenches, but together. Let us not forget that important part.

Similar struggles connect us. Even if we weren’t physically in them together, we have an understanding that defies the norm.
Whether it be loss and grief associated with a child, spouse or someone we dearly loved.
•Life circumstances that were beyond understanding.
•Abuse or neglect
•Addictions, personally or with a loved one. •Fear
•A divorce or a difficult marriage. •Relationships that are more than we can handle.
•Pride
•A child with physical or behavioral issues.
•Loneliness
•Systems of this world that do not provide the guidance or support we think we deserve.
•Control
•Depression
•Physical ailments
•Anxiety

We are all connected in some way.

I will choose to focus on the the connections. Even when some connections are stronger than others. There is and should be no divide. We are all on the same team. We are all human and drawing a line in the sand will never bring healing and understanding.

Division destroys.

I see you. I see what you’ve been through. And I will only ever persevere to focus on the similarities and not the differences.

As soldiers who fought in the trenches, who can never forget what happened, we who will forever be connected, cemented together in many ways, we are the heroes.

Connections are what bind us. May we never be be blinded by our differences. And may we never lose sight of our connectedness.

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