She arrived before the snowfall. Entering the cinnamon-scented hallway, it felt good to be home. Her brothers’ cries as they poleaxed her brought a huge grin to her face; mom’s bear hug and dad’s slight nod a sense of peace. She breathed in the sense of belonging, secure in the knowledge that she would heal here. Her manipulative ex had keep her away from her anchors, from those who loved her unconditionally. Now she would begin once again. Step by step. Day by day. The journey would be difficult but, with her family’s support, she would survive.
Have you had to begin again?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2018
(This post was inspired by Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. The challenge asks for bloggers to write a story in 100 words or less in response to the photo prompt.)
Great excerpt…and an image that suggests home and new beginnings. I have definitely had some new beginnings over the years. I am a fan of them! Thanks for sharing.
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I think the longer we live on the earth, the more often we have new beginnings 😊
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A lovely flash, Colline.
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Thank you so much Robbie.
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Great one, Colline! Loved it! And to answer your question: YES! More times than I care to remember.
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Yes, sometimes we restart kicking and screaming, don’t we? But sometimes it needs to be done!
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I love the atmosphere you created in this piece, In spite of the cold, there’s something homely and welcoming about the snow.
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Thank you. Sometimes it It the senes you get from I side that makes the cold outside more bearable. It certainly makes the snow less unwelcome.
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I love the picture you paint here with her family’s welcome. You could feel the love. Well done.
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Thank you so much. That is what I was hoping for.
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I would love to know more…. is she rid of her manipulative ex for good? Nice!
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She would never be totally rid of him as her experience with him would affect her for a long time to come.
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She’s finally coming in from the cold to warm hearts and a new beginning. Nice.
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Thank you so much Kieth.
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Every single day.
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That is good to hear Ruth 🙂
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a fresh start and beginnings is a positive energy and great thoughts….the image gives a great motivation…
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It does. And when I first saw it, I could not help thinking of a warm family residing in that house.
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You have written well on that image Colline, you have created a scenario that depicts many scenarios, culminating in the security of family love.
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Thank you so much Ian. I wanted to highlight the support role of family love.
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There is always something beautiful about beginnings!!!!
I heart this
~B
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There is something positive about a new start.
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Dear Colline,
Lovely story of a new beginning. Warm and comforting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much Rochelle.
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It is so comforting to know that sometimes you really can go home again, heal and restart.
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You certainly can if you have a loving family who will embrace you.
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