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Robert L Barnett's avatar

I've always been amused by that phrase "Disgustingly Normal." I used it yesterday when feeling a bit squiffy and thought "perhaps low blood pressure..." ... D.N.

Holding for your healing...

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Broadwaybabyto's avatar

Thank you for this absolute gift of an article. Everything about it radiates kindness, from the beautiful way you helped the mother in need, to the child in the ER who was willing to put on a mask because he saw you were wearing one.

I feel like this article encapsulates the meaning of community care. We are all in this together, and when we recognize and acknowledge that and make space for others, great things can happen.

I'm sorry you missed out on your solo trip, and sending you all my spare good healing vibes!

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Wake Lloire's avatar

💖💖💖

All I want is to live in a world when people genuinely care and look after each other. It starts with us. With me.

Thank you for being a lighthouse, and for calling out the things we can change, and also for being such a champion of disabled folks. I am so freaking grateful to know you.

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Abiagenesis Brown's avatar

Sending healing vibes as well as peace vibes. Love you ❤️🐙🌻🧇🐌🙂

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Wake Lloire's avatar

I love you and am feeling very peaceful right now, so they’ve definitely reached me.

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

You are such a gentle and generous soul Wake. So grateful for you and the kindness you share so willingly ✨💛

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Wake Lloire's avatar

It is definitely every day, something I try to focus on…the kindness thing. In times of distress sometimes I falter. Like last night the poor call agent for the credit card company was a recipient of my frustrated tears…and gratefully allowed me to apologize for my overwhelm.

I knew that none of the distress was their fault, and they told me there were no apologies needed. But I think there absolutely was a need.

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

Your intention shines through, and this world is not an easy or peaceful place to navigate 💛✨

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Lisa Chambers's avatar

Wishing you well as you navigate. I can relate.

🌞🍓🌞🍓

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Wake Lloire's avatar

Thank you for the kindness. I hope your own journey through similar things gets easier. 💖 If you ever want to quietly commiserate, feel free to send me a private message.

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Lisa Chambers's avatar

Yes, you too. Connecting is keeping me sane.

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Audhdpainter's avatar

I hope all is sorted, how amazing to bring such kindness into your story both from the child and you. Just lovely. I hope you get to have a beautiful weekend with your partner xxx💖💖💖

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Wake Lloire's avatar

It is all sorted! Just a suspected angioma with a suggestion that I have it looked at by a dermatologist and cared for by a plastic surgeon. I’m feeling so much better 💖

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