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Why is it so hard? Because we were made for another world…

We enter the world with simple expectations. We require love, affection and approval. As we grow we become more aware … More

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A prayer for those days Flesh and Spirit are in a full-on war

I wish I could say with unbridled confidence the only eyes that mattered were yours.

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Our longings must end in him, or they’ll keep sending us in circles

What’s your heart longing for right now? I mean, deep down… Are you longing for acceptance (from that guy, or … More

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Weighty expectations

We enter the world, it seems, with simple expectations. We are wired to require loads of love, affection and unconditional … More

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Tryin’ to be a hot-shot

As a child I loved writing stories and poems, and later I kept a diary. From the beginning of my teenage years … More

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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