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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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a true LOL. Thank you Jes.

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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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You get it. Thanks for reading. The edge of the milk crate indeed.

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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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Doubtful!

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The wrong planet indeed ❤️

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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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I love this so much

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Same

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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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WORD.

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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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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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💓

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that was dope thank you

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love this piece👏👏

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oh wowowowowowow. Best thing I read today.

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High praise in this age!

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Precisely 🙏🏽

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Dear writer,

Thank you!

Xx

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