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Nicole Heilman Grissom's avatar

Oof. This one hit me right in the heart, Michele. Stark, but beautiful. You absolutely should be proud of it. ♥️

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Nicole. ❤️

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Nicole Heilman Grissom's avatar

Thank YOU for being a light.

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Scott McNeill's avatar

Beautiful essay, thank you so much for sharing.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Scott.

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Author Andrew Butters's avatar

As always, raw and honest writing that makes me FEEL. Thank you for sharing.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

I spent a lot of years masking my feelings. Processing them through writing is so healing. Thank you for being here, Andrew.

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Barbs Southam's avatar

What a powerful piece.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you so much. ❤️

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Natalie's avatar

Every piece you write is you. Beautiful, loving, kind, broken, healing and healer you.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, sweet friend. I love you!

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Sam Galloway (she/her) 💕's avatar

Wow! You’ve been through so much. I’m so sorry for all your losses 😢

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Sam. It sure helps to process my feelings through writing and to be able to share here.

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Adina Dinu's avatar

The weight some people carry. My heart goes out to you, Michelle. Stay strong, keep shining 💜

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Adina. Like the sunflower, I choose to look for the light. ♥

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Brittany Kelly's avatar

Beautifully put. Well done sharing such a vulnerable part of yourself.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Brittany. I appreciate you being here. ♥

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