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Amy Beeman's avatar

I always wondered how you ended up in those bars at that age. Wondered about your parents. This was enlightening. A good read!

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Jan Schmidt's avatar

love your writing, when guys asked me to marry them, I'd say yes, but you organize it. that ended that.

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Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

Sometimes yes was just the easier softer way…

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Mary Melissa's avatar

I might appreciate my life more. I appreciate it more now than ever. Thank you Jodi! I appreciate your posts.

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Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

Thanks, Mary.🩷 Oddly, I appreciate my life more now than I did then. Maybe something to do with aging. Or sobriety. Gratitude in general these days, even these days.

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Sarah Hauser's avatar

Another amazing post. I am always moved to tears. The way you write makes me really feel what you are going through/went through. Thank you

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Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

That's what I'm aiming for, taking the reader with me. Thanks for your eyeballs!

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