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Carl Lashley's avatar

I love your work. It reminds me of what humanity is; how fragile, yet strong we are; and how meaningful life is in all of its configurations. Blessings to you.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you. I'm grateful for your words.

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Nan Tepper's avatar

I love this, Judith. You really are a brilliant writer and brilliant human being. xo

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

This is delightfully beautiful. Thank you.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you for your words to me.

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The Sweaty Generalist's avatar

Wow. I feel a strange and unfamiliar mix of sadness, wonder and gladness that you wrote this inside me. Following.

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Sharon Nolfi's avatar

Maggie had it right.

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Glenn Lippman's avatar

May Maggie’s memory forever be a blessing. Your words will ensure that is true. Thank you.

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sallie reynolds's avatar

Here's to Maggie and Judith, voices out of the dark.

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Kathryn Porterfield's avatar

This is beautifully written. Many people have a before and after story. You tell yours so uniquely.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you. Deep bow.

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GMG's avatar

Good to be reminded to be grateful. This is piercing.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Deeply grateful to you.

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Mary Roblyn's avatar

Tender and heartbreaking, Judith. Sending gratitude.🙏

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Carol Brydolf's avatar

I loved this and I hope Maggie can feel your love. It's a lovely way to honor your friend.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you for your note. Sadly, Maggie has died.

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Sheila's avatar

We were all someone else many times in this journey we call life!! And what most fear more than all else is the loss of who we are, were, could have been. This life offers only one promise .. Death .. All else is ........ Optional !!

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

I would say Brain damage is often exactly what you've described. The loss of who we were.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you. Sadly, Maggie has died.

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