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Sarah Barker's avatar

I know you’re not writing for sympathy and you need zero caretaking but my goodness “I found my Spirit was stronger than his fist” really hurt my heart.

Testament to your conscientious healing journey that I simply can’t imagine this you as being the same Donna. I pray that in another lifetime your path is less strewn with violence.

My dog has two light patches on his shoulders that look exactly like wings. I pray also that you will be able to enjoy the pure love of another dog living in your life when the time is right.

My dark winged angel has been cleaning off her wings over the last few days with the promise of a holiday in the sunshine. I’ll be ready for when they grime up again with my soul shouting SILENCE.

Much much Love xxx

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

Thanks Sarah. Everything is perfect. Love the idea of your dog having wings....of course. Remember silence speaks xxx

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Claire's avatar

This is wonderful , personal , resonant . I have often felt shame / guilt about the scrapes ( understatement ) I got myself into ( bad relationships ) but this is entirely another way of seeing it .

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

Thanks Claire, so glad it resonates for you. So much of life is about perspective xx

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Camilla's avatar

Every single word. I’m still recovering from a dark winged angel. I can see the gifts and also feel the failure & loss. Choosing myself is far & away the hardest thing I’ve done.

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

Yes! I absolutely believe in angels. My favourite two are my kitties. Both came into my life (by chance) when I was struggling with infertility. The older one became my constant companion in grief, would always seem to know when I was at a low point, and would climb into my lap and place his paw on my heart. The younger one became the 'baby' of the household, bringing mischief and joy and making me smile in spite of myself 😍 I've encountered a few of the dark angels too, who I can now look back on and appreciate as turning points in my journey, waking me up to myself and the ways I needed to grow. Thanks for your beautiful post Donna 🙏

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

Thanks Vicki. How blessed to get those 2 visiting angels xxx

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Corinne Peacock's avatar

I think I’ve always believed in angels…but only in my fifties have I really come to truly feel the dark winged angels for the gifts that they are…I could intellectually understand it but thanks to you I’m now able to feel it. Huge difference…life-changing.

Thank you 🙏🏾

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

I think you were the first angel I ever met xxx

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Corinne Peacock's avatar

😇

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Dan Simpson's avatar

Thank you so much for this Donna - grateful for the dark-winged angels who have come into my life to teach me the deep lessons I needed without knowing 💞

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Donna Lancaster's avatar

Thanks Dan and very glad you are here xx

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