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all i can say is, “bye felicia”. anyone who can’t handle us in our grief doesn’t deserve us in the sheets. thanks for this, reassuring and reaffirming that tragedy helps synthesize what’s truly of value. 💔❤️‍🩹

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Holyshit. Yea. So much in a nutshell….edge of the milk crate….deep connection with loss…those who can’t touch the void. Thank you for this. It’s holding my ambivalence in narrative.

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He made it about him and was unable to compliment your space or offer support… woof

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I think many of us will have our own “cafe guy” stories. Felt very familiar! Beautifully told, and I’m happy to read your house is okay. And I hope that we don’t hear from CG again ;)

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Oof, no. Ick, ick and some more ick. But a beautifully written story. I'm so glad your home is safe and I'm so sorry about the loss of your beloved cattle dog.

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The wrong planet indeed ❤️

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I love this so much

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Same

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Beautifully captured 🥰

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thank you <3 there will always be loss, and i look for those who can hold me as the waves and tremors come rolling in. xo

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“I know that I can only be there for people because I’ve let myself really love, and lose something.” - “The ones who can go into the dark with me, and the ones who can’t” So many lines stand out to me in this beautiful text 💙

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Good read, and my interpretation of how you wrapped it up . As I have heard from Zen Practitioners “life is suffering” . It’s what we experience daily all around us, but there is a whole lot of joy as well! All part of the ride, enjoy it all.. a package deal.

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I’m up to my eyeballs in grief right now and I know it means love. He’s definitely not looking for anything meaningful but not sure he realizes it. Beautiful piece and I’m so glad the fire didn’t spread. 🖤🖤🖤

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So lovely, I really enjoyed coming along for this story

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Ugh. This scenario is all too familiar. Good on you for reminding him what a relationship genuinely means.

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This was an awesome read - thank you.

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I love your writing and look forward to it so much. This really resonated with me , thank you for sharing

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