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Whew! I felt this deeply! Such a wild and tough time. There were several moments of Impending breakdown for me during that time and again this year quite honestly. Thank you for sharing this

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you are so welcome. thank you for reading and sharing. im so glad we made it through

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This sent chills down my spine. Wow.

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'I released a thousand howls. I spoke a thousand unheard curses. I regurgitated innumerable swallowed sins.'

whew, I am very excited for your letters. What an entry and what a delicate and precious offering. I thank you for the poetry and vulnerability. Sending love.

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This reply means so much to me thank you. It’s an honor to be found so resonant.

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Thanks for sharing. And keep writing. I try to write and post every two weeks or so. Sometimes it takes more days that than. Sometimes it's hard to write about hard things, but keep being brave. We are here to support one another.

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Your words of affirmation are so important to me. Thank you so much. 😊

I’m committed to being the fullest version of myself on the page

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A beautifully written reflection, Bethany ❤️

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I love your honesty. It was a hard time--the Lord took us out of the city in time for lockdown as well, and to be honest I don't think much would have survived if that hadn't taken place. Thank you for sharing your struggles and unveilings--I'm here for it.

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I felt this and thank you so much for sharing. It's a sickening feeling when you find yourself settling for the scraps and what life throws at you.

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Thank you for reading my friend.

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Thank you for sharing this and doing so in a way that resonated with me. You write very well. I appreciate the vulnerability. It's not always easy to do this but you've set a great example here.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. And for your subscription!

I hope you meant it when you said you’d maybe begin writing some yourself. I would love to read along.

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I did. I mostly test the waters on Medium, although I do have a substack account as well. I'm working up the courage, but thank you!

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“…that came from my mothers mothers belly.” Just wow.

This was beautiful to read. It struck me deeply. I crave to howl and scream and release the way you just described. Thank you so much for sharing 💛

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