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Mar 18, 2020Liked by Austin Channing Brown

This is wonderful. Thank you for these words. Such an important reminder that I hadn’t considered.

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Mar 18, 2020Liked by Austin Channing Brown

I'm so glad I read this today because it's what I've been feeling. Loneliness used to heavily trigger depression for me. It's been a long time since I have felt it creeping at my door but with this physical isolation taking place (I understand completely it's purpose) it has totally triggered those feelings again. I have been trying to figure out why. Thank you.

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Mar 17, 2020Liked by Austin Channing Brown

Whew, sis - this raw, brutal, beautiful honestly is fertile ground for us to help each other gather up all of our shattered places.

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Mar 17, 2020Liked by Austin Channing Brown

<Gasp!> That's beautiful, Austin. Thank you.

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Mar 17, 2020Liked by Austin Channing Brown

Thank you so much for this post. Your words will be comforting to many, and I appreciate you sharing them.

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AnonymousMar 17, 2020

Thank you, Austin, for writing this. It will undoubtedly search many hearts. During this time of self-quarantine, I have re-discovered the value of writing notes to old friends and acquaintences and actually sending the notes in the US Mail! I received a phone call from one of these people who said how long it had been since he had received a real letter in the mail! Hmmm--makes me think..

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Thank you! What a helpful post in this uncertain time. I feel the same about the Great Recession. I have been in a good spot the last couple of years, but am really worried about money. I am good as long as I can keep working, but I am edged if I can’t. Appreciate knowing it isn’t just me.

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