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April 27, 2025

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jennifer ruebenJuly 9, 2013

the title of the article did not quite fit the subject matter but I got the point. The example you used of your seminary teacher's gave me an additional message of how careful we need to be about making any behaviors a test of love. We are need someone who loves us unconditionally.

Mary KankampJuly 5, 2013

Thanks for your insightful article. It helps me understand, for the first time, why I have endured hurt to be loved.

RosieJuly 2, 2013

Thanks so much for this article! I'm so glad you could put it all into words. I'm still learning that I don't have to hurt to be in love.

Katie B.July 2, 2013

I have been there, JeaNette, and I thank you so much for your wise comments. I had a parent that withdrew their love when I failed them - in school ("You got a B in Economics? EXPLAIN!), in church (I joined the LDS Church against their every wish), and in my social life (wearing my clothes "wrong," talking about boys instead of school, etc.). I still struggle with those scars every day and have decided enough is enough - I'm going to counseling to shed those shackles. Thank you again for your powerful words!

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