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Miriam Kleiman's avatar

What a gift you gave Rose-to be able to hear, listen to, and “hold” her pain.

I’m so glad that you chose yourself in 1998, in 2021, and many times since.

Please keep doing so, and keep telling these powerful stories about human connections that matter. Deeply.

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Beth McNichol's avatar

Thank you, Miriam. ❤️

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Sarah M. Arneson's avatar

“Rose, who is scared.” (You know I was crying.)

Thank you for being you and for giving this woman your time and care. I can’t imagine — for so many reasons! — this world if you hadn’t gone to grad school. ❤️

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Beth McNichol's avatar

Well, now I’m crying. ❤️

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Diana Ewell Engel's avatar

Beautiful writing, stirring metaphors. Beth, in choosing yourself, you honor your mother ❤️.

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Beth McNichol's avatar

Such a wise and compassionate observation, Diana. Thank you for this. ❤️

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