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Elsa's avatar

You have the biggest heart Wesley. You've made so much difference and changed so many lives and are still doing so. I'm crying over someone I never knew. But I feel they would have been happy you honored their memory like you did. Thank you.

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Lynsey's avatar

I’m bawling my eyes out. I think you might have just restored my faith in humanity so thank you.

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B.'s avatar

Beautifully written and absolutely crushing. Crying for someone I didn’t know.

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alma's avatar

"The first day after a death, the new absence is always the same; we should be careful of each other, we should be kind while there is still time."

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Chris Koenig's avatar

A touching tribute.

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Night Gallery's avatar

beautiful

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Billie's avatar

So many times I want to type your words back to you- for you to know the impact that is felt. The timing of things going on in my life and the ability to relate so strongly to your writing is uncanny. I am very behind the times with any online presence and always apprehensive to reach out on these platforms. I just want you to know that I appreciate your presence in the world…and in my life since the early days of AN. You are a special person and appreciated by so many. Thank you.

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Wesley Eisold's avatar

🙏

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Chris's avatar

Reading this at the coffee shop where we briefly met. This was read at a needed time, thanks again for your words and putting a beautiful, bright light on some of the hardest parts of this life.

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Carney's avatar

Closing in on one year since losing a loved friend to cancer. Nothing has felt the same since then. Reading this was helpful, cathartic, felt familiar.

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Nick Barbeln's avatar

I’m so glad you were able to connect with this person before they passed, and send this reminder out. Thank you. 🕯️

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Christopher Goyette's avatar

A beautiful tribute, and a reminder to stay connected to those we love around us.

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Bobby McLean's avatar

Fuck.

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Kelli Sparrow's avatar

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your incredible heart with us.

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Chrissy's avatar

How beautiful that you connected with this person and made them so happy.

What a gift for both of you.

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Christian Peterson's avatar

Happy New Tears, indeed. Thank you for this.

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