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I'm just here to write for therapy and self-expression, about police life, law-enforcement PTSD and awareness, faith and how it evolves over time, motherhood, and life.

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February 12, 2012

God's been asking me:

"Where is your identity? What's your motive of heart?"

Tough questions.

Search me, O God, and know my heart!

Try me and know my thoughts!

Psalm 139:23

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