Dispatches from a Porch Swing

Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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Birthday

Birthday

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Jen Deaderick
Jul 03, 2021
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It is now my birthday. I’m still grouchy. I have nothing really to be grouchy about in the grand scheme of things. My life is pretty good.

I feel dumb for still being all heartbroken. Last year at this time I thought I’d found someone who really loved me and would be with me for a while. I was wrong and it’s been really painful. Still, that’s a nice pro…

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