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    We invite you to share your story by completing the form below. We will post your photo, name, and your brief personal description with your story unless otherwise advised.

    You may also email your story to buildingbridgeswbw@gmail.com (please include the text and photos in the body of your email, not as an attachment) or mail your submission to Building Bridges, Box #162, 7304 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Please be sure to include your responses to #1-7 in your email or letter. If you have questions, contact us at buildingbridgeswbw@gmail.com.

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    Curtained window with light of sunset and dim view of leafed out trees showing through thin curtains

    Were it not for shadows

    This past year, I turned 70, published my first collection of short stories, and lost my eldest brother to cancer. These events left me feeling as if I am only now beginning to know who I am.
    Sometimes, the most difficult emotions can reveal things we could not know any other way.

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    Sunset over the ocean as viewed from the tidal beach

    Love Finds Us

    When I or someone I love is going through something heavy, I look to Spiritbox’s album “Eternal Blue.” Its brutal but beautiful songs were a constant companion during the COVID-19 lockdowns…

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