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Simone Callahan on growing with grace

The seasons and chapters of my life have shaped me. While the breeze hasn’t always blown in my favour, I’ve continued to grow and move forward.

Even while reinventing myself, I’ve stayed true to my values through life’s ups and downs. It’s taken lots of work to reach a state of acceptance, but I’m there: I feel comfortable in my own skin.

Along the way I’ve learned that forgiveness is a choice that can empower and change us. The act of forgiveness can release old pain while fostering empathy and compassion. Forgiveness

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