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Posted by Cheryl Israel November 30, 2014

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An Open Letter

To my Rainbow Jo,

I love you. This blog reflects the years I spent healing, discovering myself, and expressing my truth. "Curated Catharsis" serves as a lens into self-love and personal growth through journaling, artwork, and various musings. I leave these pages here in the vastness of the digital world, in hopes my creations will echo through time like a lost love letter. Never forget who you are. A daughter of The Most High YAH. Love Always,

Mom

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