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Dec 7, 2022Liked by Ashley Bethard

You make me think when I read your essays and I love that! I always enjoy what you say, sometimes I read your essays 3 or 4 times so I’m sure I have it! Your grief is still raw Ashley, I’m not sure you ever come to grips with it, and maybe that’s not a bad thing. You will over time find a place for it……..and you will continue on, just in a different mindset. Continue to write , Ashley, as you reach the very bottom of my soul every time I read your words. I’m so proud of you!

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Thank you SO much! I think the grief has just become different shapes over the years, and because it is a reminder of love, I have embraced it as a part of me. I always love to hear from you, and it means so much that you read my writing. I always appreciate your words of support and encouragement! <3

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So very lovely, Ashley.

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Thank you so much! ❤️

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Dec 7, 2022Liked by Ashley Bethard

Beautiful! I can relate to feeling visited by my former self. And the whole Loab thing is so creepy and intriguing!

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It’s quite a strange sensation. It elicited some compassion in me, too.

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Dec 7, 2022Liked by Ashley Bethard

Me too!

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Dec 7, 2022·edited Dec 7, 2022Liked by Ashley Bethard

I had weird, almost sad feelings as I read

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