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We settled into Baltimore after rejecting several locations after the dreaded shoot out thus move seemed right although two Suburban trucks tailed us from the airport the driver was excellent at distracting our surroundings I wasn't afraid this time I was more drained the children were pent up fidgeting everyone needed to pee I notice a small diner ahead with a broken ice cream cone as a sign the children screamed oh please please the driver nodded no way I will never forget the disappointment on their faces we have to keep moving I closed my eyes for just a second when the tire blew the driver yelled damn we are so close his phone rang instructing him to keep driving he did exactly that drove on the hubcap all the way to this undisclosed location finally we all piled out of the vehicle and poured into our new safe house secluded dreadful wood sound proof no flowers no bird feeders I felt bland sterile knowing this is our new norm until the hitmen locates us again until the assassin's are released reloading assault rifles no curtains only metal blinds all around this place a quiet quaint bomb shelter with six bunk beds an indoor play ground toys puzzles pot holder kits to past my time food diapers delivered every Monday the instructor announced if you need extra female things leave the box out we'll get them do not write notes of any kind not even drawings no coloring books or crayons log cabin blocks were stacked no out let's no electronics books were selected randomly new ones will be brought in every Thursday so if it's something special you need we'll work through it remember dear your killers are still out there they are very violent very corrupt nothing and no one can be trusted at this point you are now a government spy a data breach severe identity fraud against you so valid very dangerous keeping you safe is top priority my prayers are certainly with you and we are doing everything in our power to protect you make yourself at home here God bless you I responded with God bless you also and God bless the United States of America

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Date: 3/20/2024 5:09:00 PM
You tell a story that probably not many can. Thanks for sharing it.
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Yolanda Nicholsen
Date: 3/21/2024 1:50:00 AM
Thank you for your kindness blessings.
Date: 3/20/2024 4:51:00 AM
Dear Yolanda, What a gripping portrayal of the intense emotions and experiences of being thrust into a life of secrecy and safety. Your raw depiction of your family's journey, from the mundane struggles to the constant underlying fear, is incredibly powerful. It's a stark reminder of the sacrifices made to pursue safety and the resilience needed to adapt to a new reality. Yolanda, thank you for sharing this poignant reflection on the complexities of protection and survival. - Blessings, Daniel
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Yolanda Nicholsen
Date: 3/21/2024 4:36:00 AM
Thank you so much Daniel many blessings to you have a wonderful day.

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