Stroke of My Heart

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In the depths of my being a fierce battle raged between love and confusion stemming from a painful past. This internal turmoil ultimately led to a stroke heart attack and the need for open heart surgery. I found myself at a crossroads faced with the choice to allow my wounded heart to wither away or fight to keep it beating.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>My heart ached for relief yearning for the freedom and peace that seemed just out of reach. But doubts lingered like looming shadows threatening to consume me. I knew then that I had to confront my pain embrace the light and let love take the reins. Only through love and forgiveness could I find the strength to carry on.</span></p><p><br></p>