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Thank you for sharing what's going on, Kathryn. Sending you my best in your recovery. As for TV recs, if you haven't seen it already, you MUST watch Girls 5Eva! The funniest!!!

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Ahh yes, I have watched a few episodes but my husband was not as enthusiastic as me. Perfect recovery watch.

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This was definitely one for me and not my husband 😉

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Take care of yourself. We will all be here when you recover and feel better. Great essay on how to move through feeling bummed. Thanks!❤️

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Thank you Susan!

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Take time to heal! I was publishing really regularly (1-2x/ week) until burnout (the election, IVF, raising a toddler, having a full time day job) took hold. I slowed my publishing schedule and really worried that followers would drop off/ forget me/ lose interest. So far, everyone has remained connected and I continue to feel passion and joy about my writing (vs. pushing through and resenting it). We are with you while you wait in the wings and we will be here when you get back

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Thank you so much, Julia. I will definitely take time, although it doesn't come naturally, I know that I will need it.

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I hope your surgery goes well and that you tolerate your healing. In my experience, it's never as fast as you want it to be, so mindfulness and acceptance will be your best friends. Good luck!

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Oh yes, for sure. Thank you Janine!

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Good luck with surgery! And well done on the advance planning for your newsletter ;)

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Thank you Jamie Lynn!

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Sending all the best wishes for healing and recovery!

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Thank you Tiffany!

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I am so happy to support your recovery by offering a guest post. I hope I can live up to your subscribers expectations.😉. We all wish you a very speedy recovery - it's time for some self care! 💕

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Thank you, Tom. I am so excited for your story next week. I know readers will appreciate it!

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Oh I hope it all goes smoothly and the recovery is speedy! I’ve been wrestling with a shoulder injury over the last two years since a snow ski fall, so I can relate to this very deeply. Dodging surgery for now but putting in so much time at PT. So so hard with kids (and life). ❤️

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Thank you, Ashley. Yes the scheduling of PT is not an easy feat in the context of parenthood. I will have lots of it post-op, it's quite the puzzle.

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Wishing you all the best with your surgery and recovery!

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Thank you Andrew!

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May you consume all the culture and heal well!! Congrats on setting up such an amazing life for your newsletter so you can do just that. No small feat, and we are grateful!

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Thank you Clarkie! Something about lemons and lemonade seems suited to this situation. I am so happy to be able to share this space with other voices. And I look forward to Book Party being a part of my culture consumption.

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Wishing you health and healing!

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Thank you so much Sasha and thank you for your guest essay!

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Blessings with the surgery! And with the patience required during your recovery.

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Thank you Mary! Yes, the patience part is going to be tough.

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