Child abuse Quote by Erin Merryn

“When I felt as though I had reached land, it was like I was on a deserted sandy beach, feeling isolated and afraid to share with anyone the memories that haunted me.” quote by Erin Merryn — Download Open image

““When I felt as though I had reached land, it was like I was on a deserted sandy beach, feeling isolated and afraid to share with anyone the memories that haunted me.””

Erin Merryn

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“Though no longer living in silence, I continued to carry pain and memories.”

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