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John A Bourdon's avatar

There’s something sacred about the ache that can’t be named — the kind that doesn’t ask to be resolved, only reverenced. This piece touched that space in me.

Thank you for writing with such fierce tenderness.

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PAULETTE MELANSON's avatar

Heartfelt to the core of my encoded life. I cannot find the words to express how deeply it touches me. God bless us all.

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Elizabeth Gage's avatar

Is it possible that you may have classified some people and friends in your life as operatives (as you call them) when they were no such thing? Is it possible a friend may have shared their story not to persuade you not to tell yours but because they felt you would understand theirs given your new experience? Those experience sharing conversations can be healing but only if someone is ready and open to heal. I believe the traumatic things we experience in time we can heal in part from but as grief does not cut the soul equally the percentage of healed varies. It’s a layered thing perhaps with some days being better than others. Sending best wishes always. Elizabeth

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Jeff Brown's avatar

yes, for sure.

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Terri Rose's avatar

🙏

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