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Oct 24·edited Oct 24

You’re an incredible writer, and I deeply admire your courage—whether you dove into those dark places willingly or not. It takes so much strength to confront those shadows, and most of us don’t do it by choice, which is why we often miss the rites in the process. But you’ve shown up, and that’s powerful. As an Evolutionary Astrologer, I’ve been writing these past several months about this massive sea of energy we’re all feeling, forcing us to face our deepest wounds and making it hard to follow the desires of our hearts. And I completely acknowledge how much more intense this must feel for you, amplified by the illusion of social media—especially in the entertainment industry, where every feeling, every possible connection, becomes a spectacle for those who consume the dish. Even the slightest hint of romance can crack open Pandora’s Box, sometimes just to show us where we need to make space for happiness. Keep writing. Your vulnerability and your words are a gift, and they remind us that we’re all navigating this collective journey together. You’re doing the work, and that’s something to be proud of. Keep going.

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Yes a born writer and lucky for all of us you shared your table with us 😊

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You really were born to write.

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Oct 24·edited Oct 24

I love how you described Valerie's range of smiles and I am happy for your extraordinarily joyful Emmy week you got to spend together. 😊

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I also adore and re-read that delightful riff on “an entire spectrum of smiles . . . the at-peace smile, the contented smile, the ‘in love’ or ‘loving you’ smile.”

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Just a quick FYI re: a deleted comment

I removed a reply I found to be a disgusting attack on someone’s character. I have absolutely no patience for people who obnoxiously and condescendingly sit in judgment of people they don’t know.

Doing so in replies to things I post disrespects not only the target but me as well. I will not have it.

This community has been special to me in large part because the people who show up to engage are almost universally good, kind, caring people with empathy and compassion.

If someone shows up to pollute the conversation with obnoxious judgments and personal attacks, they’ll just be one less plate at the table.

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Wasn’t it 2019 when she won the 2 Emmy awards rather than 2016?

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I’m sorry. Yes. Will correct.

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No sorry necessary. Just a fact check 😀

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And there is it. "If you don’t feel deep, fulfilling happiness seeing people you love succeed, you’re doing it wrong." Truer words were never spoken.

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We try to fill our minds and schedules but grief is patient and waits for our return. It was beautiful to give her a week of joy and contentment, Hoarse, but I'm feeling the turbulence. My Magic 8 Ball is not helping me with how this all turns out!

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“…happiness down to the soul…” — your kindness and caring shines all over this segment.

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It's tough, trying to find a way to love the child while reconciling the adult you've become. Still navigating that path, and wondering if there is a rainbow at the end. Time will tell! <3 Sending you hugs & healing vibes. <3

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Loved your transformation video! Your shared joy was palpable. Not at all “cringy.” Looking forward to the denouement of this particular thread! 💙

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Denoument is such a mellifluous, graceful word — and sadly underused. Thanks for dusting it off, Yvonne!

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You are very kind. Thank you!

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You are an amazing human . So selfless, so kind, so honest , so grateful. …. Of course the universe will reward you. Thank you for making another woman happy. On behalf of the girlies : we thank you !!!

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You describe the love I've longed for and am ready to give! So happy for you two! I've followed you for years and I knew your friend's death was going to hit you hard! Hope you find peace!

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♥️

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Don’t leave the blue now. Vote blue! Preserve our democracy!!

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