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Recent Comments
So well written, I almost feel like I’m there with you!
Very well presented article.
Such an important message
Hi Corinne, A brilliant piece. Thank you. This resonates so much with how I’m feeling too. It does feel like…
corrine so proud of you and can identify with so much if what you wrote. So sorry we didn’t get…
Thank you for your clear comments Corine. I feel so for you add Hallie. I wish Sam was here to…
Karen, that was an amazing article from the heart and the message so important.
Oh Corinne, thank you for sharing this essay. I really appreciate getting to hear your story, and getting a better…
I have known Sharon for a few years. We met through mutual friends while traveling. I have followed her journey…