Kellie ElmoreSacrifices made for love are fine, unless the sacrifice is you.
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When you sacrifice yourself for another person, it’s fine. It’s noble. But when you sacrifice yourself for love, it’s not so fine. You are giving up who you are to give another person what they need. And if you don’t have the strength to do that, it’s time to step back and consider what might be more important to you.
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