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It is strange how every individual has to go through their own discovery of how to do things. Millions of books are written about it, and there are plenty of movies, too. But so many have to experience extreme challenges, in order to learn.

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And I have no memory of the first time I met you, but it probably involved playing volleyball near your house...

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I think I was pretty young when we met since Kathy is, what, 6 or 7 years old?

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When I was younger I naively thought people were “getting better,” somehow less bullying / more loving and accepting - I was a prime candidate for becoming a hippy. As I got old(er) I realized I was wrong. It just manifests differently over time. People are still dicks. I liked you from our first meeting.

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I guess we understand better now why old people are so effing cranky. I ALSO liked you from the first meeting!

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I'm listening to Brene Brown on my vacation. Bet she'd have thoughts about all of this... Oh by the way I was excited to hear what wisdom our mom had given you. Not much as it happens :-)

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DON'T SMOKE. Go to the doctor. Help your kids when they say they need help. Also, she was a good mom.

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My first impressions of people are almost always wrong.

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Yeah, I get that... I think I sometimes get a "feeling" about a person that is right, but I am usually dumb and ignore it.

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Love you more, the more I read

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OH! well I guess that proves my point lol! Thanks Vanessa. I can't tell you how much our writing group has helped my soul. XO you are the best

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I'm loving your soul more every day.

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I am really happy to know you Erin. XO

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