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Kim Locke's avatar

Rosalie, this essay is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us. I love that you kept your husband’s words for only yourself, but you gave us such a clear picture of who you are and who you aspire to be. “I can hold sorrow and joy at the same time.” Truly beautiful and such a great reminder when it feels like it is only possible to hold one.

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Rosalie Duryee's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad my redacted word in brackets worked, in terms of a literary device 😉

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Laura Rennie's avatar

This is beautiful, Rosalie! I know you better through these words, and I’m inspired to reflect on who I am and what I want. The photos are all so fun. I especially love the last one of you. You’re radiant!

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Rosalie Duryee's avatar

Thank you, Laura!

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