I forced my eyes open and saw the image that’s haunted me every day for the past years of my life. And every day, in my nightmares.

Liz Thebart
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In the story, the man was able to turn his past into a good thing and come out on top. Eyes open and seeing your torment and still moving forward.

Source: Walk Away

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