All I'd ever wanted was to forget. but even when I thought I had, pieces had kept emerging, like bits of wood floating up to the surface that only hint at the shipwreck below.

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When things go wrong, you’re bound to feel like you’ve lost control. Sometimes, when things are at their worst you can forget what you want and focus on what you don’t want, but eventually, even in sad times, the right path will reveal itself.

Source: Just Listen

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