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Author Andrew Butters's avatar

A powerful message, Michele. Thank you for sharing. When I sign Bent But Not Broken I inscribe "You're stronger than you think" because I've seen that in action with my daughter and myself and countless others.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Such an important truth we all need to be reminded of. ♥

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Valerie Sanders's avatar

Right now, I feel like we are all facing a long, dark winter. May we all have the strength and defiance and resilience to keep blooming even when the ice surrounds us.

A very timely message. Thank you. 🙏

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Indeed, on so many levels. Let's not lose the collective strength we have, either. We have to stand together for what is right.

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Natalie's avatar

I hope the beautiful, sunshiny day yesterday was a balm for your foggy, winter weariness as it was for mine.

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

It really was! (I wrote this piece last week when we hadn't had sunshine for a while.) I don't take it for granted when it shows up again, that's for sure. ☀️

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Sara Springer's avatar

Well this is just beautiful!!

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Sara. ♥

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Kim Pitts's avatar

Definitely need more Laura Lentz writing workshops in 2025 my friend! That time was transformative and such a reminder of the beauty that is capable even in the bleakest gray. Just like your Winter Blossom. Just like you. You are such a gift.

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Kate McGunagle's avatar

this is so beautiful, Michele. i love this image of a bright and resilient bloom thriving despite it all - thank you also for the reminder that it's okay if the light is hard to see or find right now. grateful for your words of hope and peace this morning. xo

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Michele Peters (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you for your bits of light that come across my reading 'stack, Kate. If we all pool our light together, we can fight the dark shadows. I believe this. We must believe this.

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