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Donna Crick's avatar

Oh, Sue Ann, I so needed this.💗

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Perhaps "little sister is all of us. 🧡

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Flavia Brunetti's avatar

Oh Sue Ann, I just adore this. I have tears in my eyes. I don’t know why I’m only seeing this now, I would have loved to join this writing circle. Next time! In the meanwhile, “I am calm, I am safe, and I am mad as f*ck.”

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Oh Flavia, thank you so much for taking the time to read this piece and for sharing the words, "mad as f*ck." Me, too, dear one. Me, too. 💕

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Makayla Wamboldt's avatar

"a tangle of obstinate beauty" - yes. I read this piece as if I were the little sister. Your warmth and wisdom and your ability to 'get the hell up and try again' are so important right now. Thank you for writing. And that picture and caption you shared from the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine really touched me.

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond, dear friend. I so appreciate your eyes (and heart) on this piece. 💕

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Jayne Shore's avatar

These letters are a lifeline. ♥️

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to respond, Jayne. 💕

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Rona Maynard's avatar

Hi, Sue Ann! Thank you for introducing “The Amazement Teacher” to your readers.

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Sue Ann Gleason's avatar

Gorgeous piece, Rona. My pleasure. :-)

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