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Ema, you and I navigate such similar rivers! Essential Labor fuels my work (at home, at school, my art.... truly a well-rounded, life-changing read). I cheer you on in your exit! You are one reason I stick around here... if you have any desire to keep in touch during your time away, to swap letter or notes about caregiving, what's in the garden, Maine, books, or whatever else is stirring, I'd love it. As we can't privately message on Substack, my email is katfarrelldavis@gmail.com if youd like to keep in touch. Wishing you magic and whole-system wellness during this season 💙

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Thank you, Kat! It does indeed sound like we’re navigating similar rivers. And it’s so lovely to know I’m not the only one. Your latest missive really helped to clarify some things for me and gave me a needed nudge for this essay. So I would definitely like to keep in touch. I’m taking a week totally off screens, starting from the new moon tomorrow. After that, I will send you a message I think. Here is my email too if you like: ema@sunshinehouse.xyz. 💙 💙 💙

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I wish you well on this exit. Your thoughtful essay is evidence that you have considered this thoroughly and I relate to so many of your metaphors. It’s so loud here. I would also love to be penpals!! I’ll send you hand written notes & little watercolors 🥰 Lindsey.melden@gmail

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Ps with you on the Notes sentiments 🤘🏻

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Peace of The Whole

Peace IS the Whole

Of being a PIE

of PEACE

A Peaceful Phi

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