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Marla Frazee's avatar

Kerry. Holy shit. This piece just gripped me and I could barely breathe. It's so beautifully heart-wrenching.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you dear Marla - I went on a deep dive - all part of the memoir. Love love love xo

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Bob Byrd's avatar

Wow. I am feeling so much, but cannot find the words to describe how beautiful, poignant, gut wrenching, this is. I'd say "I hate you" but you're the only one who'd know what I meant and I don't want to alienate your other fans. I'd give anything to write as well, and as honestly, as you do.

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Stacey Haerr's avatar

I have a child that pushes me to places that keep me fearful and uncomfortable. Completely different stories, but I know the recalculating panic. You are brave to take a peek into so much unknown. I'm not that brave.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you dear Stacey - sending love and light and grace as you navigate the different paths none of us ever thought we'd be on as parents...See you very soon. Love love love xo

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Teri Carns's avatar

Blessings for you all --

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you, dear Teri xo Love xo

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Tracy Owens's avatar

This is one of the most amazing and heart-piercing things I've read. My wild Goth kid loves to yell "Return to the route!"

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you dear Tracy - I love that "Return to the route!" xo

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Beth Shelburne's avatar

Somehow I missed this when you published and am only just now reading after listening to you on The Smallest Bow. Oh my God, Kerry. I could not get up from my seat without finishing this essay. I cannot wait to read your entire memoir, but not jumping into the future, I am grateful to read this today! xoxo

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

💚💚💚

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Amy Koss's avatar

Oy.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

I love you, Amy! So happy your birthday was wonderful xo

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David Torbett's avatar

Always touches my heart.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you dear David. Thank you with all my heart xo

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Savor's avatar

Thank you.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Thank you dear Susan. Sending much love xo

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Savor's avatar

It’s hard. I’m grateful for your honesty and your wisdom and strength.

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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

💚💚💚

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