The First Cut

[dee_aar2]

Tara had always been someone who kept memories - wrote them and recorded them or collected them and preserved them. It was an essential part of the person she was. She kept a journal to record her days ever since her 10th birthday when her mom gave her one as a turning-double-digit birthday gift. It took her a while to get started but once she did

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[watching_ships]

Lovely story. It struck me especially because I, and probably most people here, am a lifelong journal keeper. I love that I am able to go back through years of journals, even when the memories aren't so sweet. It's a gift I didn't realize I was giving myself when I started writing.

[dee_aar2]

Hey ... Thank you for dropping by. I am an on - off journal keeper. Did it meticulously when I was younger and then lots of other things took precedence. And then I am a collector too .. all sorts of things to keep memories alive.

[halfshellvenus]

It takes strength to go back and read a journal you wrote when you were ten or so. It all seems so trivial, so silly_ compared to adult life, though it would also help you recall far more than you probably would otherwise. Memories become much more vivid even with just a little directed recall such as that.

[dee_aar2]

Thank you so much for dropping by to read. I agree with what you feel. There are things which we have memories about which may get pushed into corners of our mind. Going back to recollect can be helped with journals and keepsakes.

[eternal_ot]

Congratulations on using all the prompts..:D..And this is achingly beautiful...sums up 'first love' aptly...made me sigh and nod many times while reading...A great read! Enjoyed it.

P.S.Adorable teddy..;)

[rayaso]

You used all the prompts! This was a great idea. I loved the "first love" theme, especially the idea of one relationship catapulting you into others.

[dee_aar2]

Thank u so much dear. I just felt all could be connected and glad I could do it. Aah.. that first love ... Sigh !!!

And the teddy ... well you know that is another passion I am enjoying .. photography .. thanks to you :)

[murielle]

"He had loved her before she knew how to love herself..."

Such a beautiful line, and so true for so many.

A sweet relection on first love. Lovely.

[dee_aar2]

I am so glad you caught that line. It is one of my favorites too. Thank you so much for dropping by to read. :)

[leni_ba]

This was sweet (and kudos on including all prompts!). Thanks for sharing. :)

[dee_aar2]

Thank you so much for dropping by to read. I was mighty happy too to be able to use all the prompts. :)