The Art of Starting Over
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Last published Wed, May 14, 2025
"I can hear you breathing down my neck." I whisper to him, making sure we are out of the earshot from everyone.
He seems to ignore what I say, instead, slides his hands underneath my shirt. I can feel my thoughts clouding over - what do I do with him, do I let go of all the hurt my heart is experiencing and start over, or shall I give into the pain and push him away?
Keith Anderson has mastered the art of starting over in his life, it's all he seems to be doing since he's become conscious of his existence. But when he comes at crossroads in life - where he has to choose between his heart and his mind, he can't help but dwindle between the two.
Follow Keith's journey filled with laughter, friendship, family and love. But also with pain, heartache and betrayal. This is a story of second chances, and well, mastering the art of starting over.
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