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Thank you so much for this gut wrenching truth. For me, I will never stop working on managing my mental health. Your mother was very fortunate to have you and your father , loving her in-spite of herself. I am so grateful that you have used these experiences to heal yourself and others.

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It was rough, but I'm glad it's finally over. Thanks for your support, Melanie, and for being such a true friend.

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Oct 19, 2023Liked by Ilona Goanos

What a beautiful essay about a tragic time.

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Thanks Kristy! It was a tragedy, and I'm glad that period of my life is over.

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Oct 18, 2023Liked by Ilona Goanos

Touching, moving and a testament to what it is to be strong while also wounded.

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Thanks so much for reading and your kind comment, Jo!

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Oct 18, 2023Liked by Ilona Goanos

Very well done, and moving.

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Thanks, Lazarus.

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Thank you for sharing. That must have been sooo hard

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