If every life is a river, then it's little wonder that we do not even notice the changes that occur until we are far out in the darkest sea. One day you look around and nothing is familiar, not even your own face. My name once meant daughter, grandaughter, friend, sister, beloved. Now those words mean only what their letters spell out; Star in the night sky. Truth in the darkness. I have crossed over to a place where I never thought I'd be. I am someone I would have never imagined. A secret. A dream. I am this, body and soul. Burn me. Drown me. Tell me lies. I will still be who I am. Alice Hoffman
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"If every life is a river, then it's little wonder that we do not even notice the changes that occur until we are far out in the darkest sea. One day you look around and nothing is familiar, not even your own face. My name once meant daughter, grandaughter, friend, sister, beloved. Now those words mean only what their letters spell out; Star in the night sky.

Truth in the darkness.I have crossed over to a place where I never thought I'd be. I am someone I would have never imagined. A secret.

A dream. I am this, body and soul." The idea that life can be unpredictable and often confusing is something that many people come to terms with at some point but it's always comforting to know that there are others who've experienced something similar and can give tips on how to cope with the changes personally and professionally.

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