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Rodney Guske's avatar

Kate, sometimes I feel I'm living in the doldrums, never admitted, just struggling to find my way at 72. I search to read your words here, thank you, keep writing, I and others love you....Marco

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Kate Speer's avatar

I’m beyond grateful for your kindness. It truly sustains this work, Marco. 💜

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Wendy's avatar

Omg, I can’t wait to read the rest!

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Kate Speer's avatar

Ahh!! This means more than you know! More coming soon....

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Peter Reece's avatar

Beautiful and moving writing, Kate. Sending you lots of love and strength as you continue in your journey.

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Kate Speer's avatar

SO grateful you're here. Your kind words continually keep me going. 💜

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Laura (Parker) Weaver's avatar

I always love reading your work and your world... it recenters me in the truths of the world around us and how we carry all versions of ourselves as we move forward. I am me now , but I also carry 16 year old me not realizing I was debilitated by anxiety, 19 year old me who dealt with SA, 21 year old me falling in love, 23 year old me in my first classroom, 27 year old me debilitated again, 28 year old coming out to my family, 29 year old me pregnant, all carried and needing to be honored

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Kate Speer's avatar

Oh, Laura. I love all of the yous that you are. And I know I say it a lot, but I really, REALLY, mean it. I am SO grateful you are here with me. I hope you know they are a continual guiding light.

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Laura (Parker) Weaver's avatar

Sending love 💜💜💜

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Janet Hoffman's avatar

Simply put. Honored to be a subscriber ❤️💜

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Kate Speer's avatar

And simply put, so damn grateful you are. Sending love, and all the sassy Waffy snuggles.

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RaVonne's avatar

Always love your honest, humble sharing! And wait - who would imagine that you didn't want to hug a dog?! You have overcome so much! PURPLE HEARTS ALL DAY!

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Kate Speer's avatar

I know, right? Sometimes I forget how much work I've done, then I write this piece and remember I used to run away from dogs. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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Elizabeth's avatar

As always, I so love reading your words Kate!!

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Kate Speer's avatar

Thank you, and as always I am so grateful you are here honoring me, by reading them.

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Heather K's avatar

💜💜💜

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Kate Speer's avatar

Back atcha. 💜💜💜

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CC's avatar

As I read your words today, all I wanted to do is reach out and hug you, as though I were right there at that moment in time. My goodness you've been through so much. The fact that you are still here, is such a testimony of "don't give up". We are so not alone in this journey. Your kindness in sharing your story means so much. 💜💜💜🙏

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Kate Speer's avatar

Truly, thank you for letting me be part of your day. Being here with you is such a gift. 💜

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Jennifer Butow's avatar

I am sending you a huge hug. I so so so feel the effort you have needed to survive and thrive this life and world. Forever grateful to you for allowing me to witness your journey. 💜

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Kate Speer's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to witness and be here for it, Jennifer. 💜💜

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