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Lisa McHugh's avatar

Kate, this story of you and your father really hits home for me. I can very much relate to recognizing the wear of life on your father’s face and demeanor. Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! It is truly a gift 💜

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Pat's avatar

❤️

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Julie's avatar

Algorithm be darned! Thank you for asking us, I love to know ways to help out writers, esp free ways, and often forget to do these simple things.

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Maria's avatar

Thank you - for your openness, for your strength and for your care for everyone else. xx

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Jen's avatar

Thank you for seeing me

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WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU's avatar

Wow, I’m in awe of you. Seriously, the dedication you’ve shown to reconnecting with your body and healing through cold therapy and other somatic practices is nothing short of inspiring. I’ll be honest—just thinking about cold water makes me want to retreat into my blankets forever. But the way you describe the diving mammalian reflex and the sheer power of your body to heal itself? It’s making me rethink my relationship with discomfort… almost. 😅

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Amy Thompson's avatar

Thank you for always showing us your truth and resilience, Kate 💜

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Janet Elsbach's avatar

Love the physiological sigh. Often picture Violet Beauregard as I inflate. And love this idea of listing ways to stretch and reanimate!

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Karen Weinberger's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Angela's avatar

What a great idea

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Allison's avatar

I’m so excited for the new feature! And I felt a pang in my heart when you were describing your dad. ❤️

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Natalie Williams Calhoun's avatar

Intrigued by the Healing Lab! Not sure yet whether I’ll be joining in much but I’m definitely interested…

Also moving! Starting a trial separation from my husband of 18 years… ahh, life.

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Janet Hoffman's avatar

I’m weeping from this piece!! When I read your work it’s from so many perspectives…Mother first and foremost, woman, sister, friend, follower and learner!!! I’m glad you “stayed” Kate ❤️💜

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Moira Savel's avatar

As always, thank you for opening yourself up to us. Sending love and hugs. 💜

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Missy Hockemier's avatar

Kate, your writing is so deeply emotive and descriptive. I can see and feel you looking at your dad with realization. We all have those moments, but we all CAN NOT put them on paper (or computer) like you can. Thank you for sharing that beautiful talent with us while teaching and enlightening the world to the intricacies of mental illness. Just love you friend…and thank you

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Diane Glinn's avatar

Love following you!

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