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Jan 6Liked by Katherine Sharpe

Thank you for sharing. "And what can I do to help it, besides the one thing I cannot and will not do?" really hit me (having been the one to end a long-term relationship). Also I think you're onto something with the Theory! "Theory: the written journal over-reports angst, and the photographic record underreports it." And "How appalling it feels, to say your wants out loud." Yes, indeed.

Best wishes for 2024. May it bring much grace and ease.

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Jan 13Liked by Katherine Sharpe

All the very best for 2024!

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Wow. You make the perfect case for not forgetting the hard stuff, for remembering and detailing it, because it is all just so rich and important to understand. Such a beautiful piece, Katherine!

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If you had time, Subscribers might love to hear a playlist of the phase1 songs? Thanks for writing this — relatable to anyone going thru a growth spurt. As a foreigner, where are the best accents from? Would it be Georgia?

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