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Stephanie Land's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Jenni Roberts's avatar

I understand everything you’ve written in this letter. I’m here for you. Next time in in Missoula, let’s get together. (510)701-1286

Love, Jenni from da Block Roberts

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Janice Hoffmann's avatar

Signing up to be a bitching presence in the lives of creative women

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

Sending you lots of love and strength. As a woman who ended my marriage to a military man in part because I felt isolated and alone even when he was actually home, I totally get this. Can't wait to read your next book.

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Tiffany Torres Williams's avatar

❤️ thinking of you

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Jenny Zenner's avatar

To the three of you - liberation, justice.

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Vick Elle-Bee's avatar

I really understand too. I think at a certain life stage people really need to step up to the game to be good enough for us strong, smart, capable, independent women. Often when I see photos of traditional marriages and families I don’t quite buy it, and looking back, I think I unconsciously thought this about some of your photos. So this article just made you even more relatable to me. Best of luck on the onward path, you’ll be amazing.

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Lanette Sweeney's avatar

I'm so sorry for all the pain you've endured. Your reading public loves you and expects nothing from you. I hope you can find peace.

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Suzanne Gibbons's avatar

I'm sad for you that you didn't get what you need - what every woman deserves from her partner. Your "just the three of us" is an unending deep well of love, and I hope it continues to nourish you.

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Charity Goodrow's avatar

You are in my prayers. The fact that you were even able to write and accomplish publication while raising children and dealing with trauma is awe inspiring. I always tell myself, "I'll write when..." I've been single handedly raising my son with no help since he was born and I'm still in the thick of it almost 6 years later. I find it hard to find the creative space I once occupied. Between the bills, the doctors appointments, the commutes, and being totally in charge of my tiny human, I barely have time to shower. Please know that reading your books gave me hope, as cliché as it sounds. The impact your story had on me was huge. Please take the time you deserve to enjoy your kids, relax, and recharge. The world needs your words. Know that there are many like you out there in the great big world. You are not alone. Sending you laser beams of light and love. ✌

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Elizabeth's avatar

am sorry for the pain and loneliness you've experienced, but I'm glad to hear that you've taken action to change your life. So many of us know exactly where you're coming from. Our women friends are the irreplaceable people in our lives. Where would we all be without each other? I don't like to think.

I wish more men knew how to be. I wish it was as easy, as expected , to serve yourself when married to a man, and in caring for kids and life

and everything else. I know a couple of women who have that, and a multitude who do not. Women are so tired. And when we're done, we're done.

I wish you and kids all the best going forward. Thanks for your writing; it's helped me through a dark time. I am so glad you do the work you do.

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Lauren Robeson's avatar

Sending love to the three of you!

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Lana Hebert's avatar

Thinking of you, you can do hard things! I hope time will make things easier 💕

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Lauren Emily Whalen's avatar

Hugs, and cheers for doing what is right for you and your family. (I was never cut out to be a wife either.)

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Jennifer Peterson's avatar

Thank you for sharing. You are strong and brave. Sending love! ❤️

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K.  Pool's avatar

I would never be disappointed in you Stephanie-know that!

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