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Rachel Macy Stafford's avatar

Weeping. What I said to myself on my darkest night mirrored this line of thinking. It helped me hang on... and years later, I was there when my child had her darkest night... and I am so thankful I was.

John, the way you describe the human experience in a few number of majestically placed words is unlike anything I have ever known. You are special. I am so glad you are here on this earth.

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Catherine Rogers's avatar

Thank you. This was just what I needed to hear today. X

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Sondra Imperati's avatar

Your writing and reading were just beautiful. Thank you. We truly need to be there for each other when it’s darkest. My dad died by suicide when I was a child. I learned years later that people said they knew something was wrong but never expected him to take his life. We never know when someone needs a gentle kindness.

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Colleen Streetman's avatar

Thank you for sharing this with us. I agree that John has a gift.

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Kersty Franklin's avatar

I so FELT this poem.

As a therapist, i want to make copies and give to every struggling client I have ever known. You write as though infused with magic.

Profoundly thankful.

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Barbara Sanders's avatar

Remarkable.

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Shirley Curtis's avatar

You are a pure blessing to us!!!

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Karel Wheat's avatar

Thank you for reaching out to me,💞…

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