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Margie Schwartz's avatar

I understand.

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Dad on the Rocks's avatar

I knew Andrew—he was incredibly kind and so smart. I'm truly sorry you're carrying this loss, Ashley. I can’t imagine how hard it’s been, but your words are powerful, and I’m grateful you’re sharing them.

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Ashley Bethard's avatar

Thank you! It means a lot to me that you shared this.

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Brenda Toney's avatar

Beautiful, gut wrenching, sad ,and so much love. We share an admiration forthe same author, Joan Didion , and I saw her in this piece, Ashley. It is such a tribute to Andrew ,but also a real testimony of love one can have for their sibling. You honor, Andrew , but it’s also a cleansing for you. It’s a new year, Ash, and you will continue to write brilliant pieces and cleanse your brain just a little bit more. As always……I am so proud of you❤️

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Ashley Bethard's avatar

Thank you so much. Your words are much appreciated, as always. ❤️

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Heather Minter's avatar

I miss my friend. I’m grateful I have this connection to you and your story (and his). Sometimes I avoid your stories and other times I eagerly click on them as fast as I can. I wonder what he would think of my life now as a hospice nurse? I think he and I both would laugh about how fitting it is. Thank you for sharing.

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