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Maiden to Mother

Another journey for the books.

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Vanessa Rose Lima
May 19, 2023
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With everyday that passes I become more aware that my time as Maiden is coming to an end.

There’s a piece of me that’s beginning the grieving process. I find myself thinking about the little things I won’t be able to do without a child by my side, not that I’m fully aware, but I’m not blind to the fact that part of my independence will be leaving as another Soul joins me Earth side.

I’m not grieving in the sense of sadness, but more so, awareness of how life is going to change.

I don’t believe melancholy visits just because, I think there’s an underlying message in every ounce of it.

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