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Cynthia Wall, LCSW's avatar

I've been hit. Hit others. Rolled down embankments. And slammed my noggin into doors and corners. All sober. It's another weird world we have passports for, Judith. We with post concussion syndrome. It takes faith and practice and guidance to reclaim the important bits. I'll think I'm fine, super duper even, then I get exhausted and I can't find my phone (it's in my hand). Sorry sorry sorry the d.i.a.truck found you. May you continue to find yourself in new uncrumpled formats. Keep writing. It helps to heal. Hugs. Cynthia

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

thank you for reading and for your comments. However, please know it is not my intent to write about injury. It is my intent to write good pieces people will want to share.

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Brian J. Shaw's avatar

Please continue writing. For those of us who understand it is important, my friend.

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Sheila's avatar

You've brought the unimaginable into reality ... I can't know your pain .. But I do feel an ache! Deeply ... U R an artist of the most sublime

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you for reading and thank you for your comment. Please share my work with others who might like it.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you. I plan to keep writing and hope you will share it with people you know.

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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

I feel such compassion - and admiration - when I read your work. Please keep on keeping on.

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Mary Margaret Hansen's avatar

When you are a writer and then cannot write-heartbreaking. Hope your brain repairs.

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Monica P.'s avatar

I conked my head and lost twelve hours that I haven’t recovered - just gone. I admire your strength and fortitude. Please keep writing. We all need to hear your words.

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Jim Cox's avatar

I like your recipe in your next to last sentence! A teaspoon of surprise, a teaspoon of entertaining, and a teaspoon of something more. One of your surprises is your dramatic use of the moon’s cataclysmic birth as a shocking , apt metaphor for the drunk with a truck that changed your life. Yet your wry description of that event is pure poignancy leavened with a light touch of understatement and irony. This tour de force is so inspiring to those of us who also struggle! Seldom have I ever seen prose of this high quality. Your writing is adored by many, Judith.

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Wendy Martin's avatar

I look forward to each of your posts. I struggle for different reasons, so your pain resonates with me. Thank you for writing courage.

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Julia Perry's avatar

Thank you Judith.

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Janis Satre's avatar

Broken brains may function differently, but they still produce wisdom, beauty and hit bullseyes. I am grateful for your writing and look forward to your posts, as they are helpful to me.

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Annie's avatar

You may have lost some of yourself but you have not lost your talent for writing. Wonderful words that sit with my soul, keep writing, keep sharing. x

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Beautiful writing. I know the feeling of wondering if I have emerged from a bad dream

Glad you are here and writing ✍️

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Cynthia's avatar

You are brave. You are still a great writer. Your inspiring words and perseverance will inspire others. Thank you.

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