The one about Timehop

I use an app called Timehop. It's an old app and I have friends who make fun of the fact that I still open the app EVERY SINGLE DAY. 1360 days in a row, to be exact. Most days, it's a fun look back at my 'day in history' moments.

And then days like today it's not a good look back. It reminds me of one of the most painful days. A day in which my heart experienced pain like I hope to never experience again.

But as a human--- the chances of having my heart broken again are pretty high. I was just really fortunate to not have it happen like this til I was in my 30's.

I opened the app and saw images/screenshots of text messages that were sent and received ending a relationship.

The days/weeks/months that followed were so painful, but my friends rallied around me-- those who lived near me-- and those who lived far away.

That's a consistent part of my story. I have friends that rally.

While today isn't a day I'd particularly like to remember, I'm choosing to remember the ways my people supported me.

(Beth, I tell people about those lululemon pants often-- that give the 'hugged' feeling.)

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