Why some victims of domestic violence just can’t walk away
• December 20, 2015 • 2 CommentsPosted in domestic violence, justice?, sexual assault
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Missing you…
• April 9, 2016 • 19 CommentsPosted in cookie dough, crumbs, picture or meme this, quotes, the oven, Uncategorized
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