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Not The Enemy's avatar

Oh, this post. The dance. Yes. And the idea of inappropriate swearing (or snark, or feelings) connected to grief. I loved it all, Cristina. With you in the tangle of the dark thorn-forest, and next to the Christmas apples, none of which will not appear in social media photographs.

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Cristina Olivetti's avatar

Thanks for reading. Solidarity in absurd and inappropriate swearing. Sending warm energy toward the hurt. Xo

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Tom Pollock's avatar

Love this: "When I run into an old acquaintance on the street it feels like my only choices are to honestly share my abundance of inappropriate darkness or just lie and tell the person I’m fine."

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Juliana Madrone, PhD's avatar

I completely agree with your assessment of 2024 and totally love Sloane’s voice. Can’t wait to read this one from her. Thanks for sharing!

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AlexZ's avatar

This speaks to my condition

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Laurel Holman's avatar

You are welcome to my heated blanket anytime! ❤️

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Toni Ouradnik's avatar

Yes and yes and yes. Dark “Inappropriate” humor might be the only way I know to bash cracks in the wall of desolation - and the people who stand shoulder to shoulder with me throwing fucks at the bricks of grief are MY people. Please reach out any time you need to chuck a fuck ❤️‍🩹

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Eileen Toomey's avatar

Wonderful post. I’m glad you have found people, amazing how a book can do that!

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