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J. M. Elliott's avatar

It can't have been easy to making a change like that in your life. I really admire your courage.

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Joshua Skaggs's avatar

Wow. Thanks so much for writing this. I've been trying to write my way through a similar journey, and it's so challenging. The fear is real—so I'm glad you found the courage to put this into words and share it with us.

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Shaina Read's avatar

Your encouragement has been a big part in that journey whether you realize it or not. Thanks for being a good friend. And please keep going. I love your writing!

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Tracy Guernsey's avatar

Hey have always wondered what you were up to. Sounds like you’ve done a lot of soul searching. I send lots of love to you, friend. You helped keep me sane where we were in KC.

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Shaina Read's avatar

Same :) I hope you're doing well.

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Daniel W. Davison's avatar

Honest, real, and so moving. Thank you for this essay. ❤️

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Shaina Read's avatar

Thank you for reading Daniel.

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Mary P's avatar

Thank you for your vulnerability. Being kind to selves we used to be is so hard, especially when what we thought was best looks so foolish in the rear view.

Horror scares the shit out of me. But I’m glad you’re writing is such a rich path of exploration.

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Shaina Read's avatar

Oh Mary! It’s the hardest thing to grow up. I’m so glad you’re here ❤️ You have always been such a good part of that journey.

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Mary P's avatar

I heard someone say the other day that growing up is realizing that you were watching your parents grow up and I felt that! I think I was in my late 20s before I even realized how I wanted to navigate the world.

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