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She had an original love story ready to go for her daughter's wedding. But when circumstances prevented the telling, disappointment eventually led to a love story of another kind for Royda Crose, a psychologist, gerontologist and hypnotherapist in Columbia, Mo. This essay is part of a series on creative applications of story in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in groups and communities around the world. For the other essays, visit here.