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Placing his arm around me, he pulled me closer, trying to offer comfort.

Tears began to form in my eyes, but I shoved it down, I didn't want anyone to know, but I knew he wouldn't give up.

I decided to leave out the voice and visions.

I did not want anyone to think I was crazy.

There was nothing, just darkness,

then light.

I was nowhere, then I was back here.

I could feel the pity building within him. Before he could speak, I tried to comfort him.

I am okay. I just needed some time to...

Feel.

His rebuttal was tender and filled with compassion.

One day, when all this is over, I am going to give you a home on land that will bring you peace and rest.

In just the short time I have known you, you have become a force to be recon with, but you have also put yourself through torment.

One day, this will be jus……