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Aug 18Liked by Michele Peters

I love everything about this! I especially love how you described your weary heart resting in their love and acceptance because that's what your writing provides to the many who read it, a place to rest our weary heart where we feel accepted and loved. You have such a gift my friend ♥️

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Thank YOU for being here, Kim. Your friendship means the world to me.

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A wonderful example of what it means to truly love and be loved. Thank you for sharing.

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Sep 5Liked by Michele Peters

Michele. This is such a beautiful story. Somehow, I had pictures in my mind of what a story about Cilantro would be and I was not picturing this. I loved being brought for a moment into that Vietnamese. Even the cigarettes and hotel rooms captivated me. Thank you.

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Thank you for this powerful and personal story, Michele. 💛

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read it, Evelyn.

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Oh, my goodness. This has so many layers! I'm so glad I read this today.

You are deeply loved and valued.

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Thank you, friend.

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Beautifully written, Michele, and what a lovely tribute to the love and support of family that is not - technically - family. I'm sorry for your loss, even from a distance. And I'm glad you were able to rekindle your friendship. Those who love us best and most truly are never beyond reach.

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Thank you, Jamie. Family comes in many forms and I am thankful for those I have.

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Aug 16Liked by Michele Peters

Beautiful!

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Thank you!

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Aug 16Liked by Michele Peters

Thank you for writing this! It’s lovely. 💗

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Thank you so much. ❤️

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Felt every word of this, Michelle. Thank you for sharing your stories and shining a light into dark corners. 🤍

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Thank you for being here to read them. It means so very much to me.

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