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Jennifer Miller (she/her)'s avatar

I bite my tongue and do a lot of backspacing. It’s funny, though, when I’m around the right kind of person, someone who I’ve sensed will get me, I can hardly stop myself from talk, talk, talking.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Backspacing! Me, too. Remember the old saying, "Silence is golden," right?

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Carol's avatar

Thank you for your honesty. I’ve never thought of you as shring too much - just being brave for sharing your life. I walk a thin line- I’m even hesitating as I write this. The question I fear when I meet spmeone new is - how many kids do you have? I have 2 : one on earth and one in heaven. It instantly changes the air - the person will look everywhere but at me. I always say I can clear a room faster than anyone I know. Keep sharing your truth, Ilona.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks for posting this. I hope you'll think of words you would find to be affirming after stating that you have a son in heaven. I would be happy to share what would be an ideal reaction for you to hear.

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Michele Maize's avatar

Those sweet grandkids!!! Thank you so much for what you wrote. I really appreciate it. I do walk a fine line but still share a lot... although, there is so much more I could share but some stuff is better off unsaid.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

We need the wisdom to know what stuff that should be left unsaid! You help a lot of people with your candor about drinking. Keep up the great work, Michele.

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