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Put the Backpack Down: A Guide to Letting Go

Old pain does not leave on its own. Naming it, interrupting the loop, and surrendering it to God is how you finally get your hands free.

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Steve Gatena
May 06, 2026
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” —C.S. Lewis

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