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The best email to land in my inbox in ... months.

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Thank you Naomi <3 <3 <3

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Jan 3, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

Okay, I have now read all of these essays, most of which I have read before, and it’s like taking a long walk with an old friend. I don’t need to say anything and you just get me. Thank you, Holly, for being you and writing about it all. ❤️❤️❤️

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welp there's more coming lol. It is weird going back over them. I've got like hundreds of published and unpublished; an odd record to have of oneself. Love you.

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Yay! Love you back.

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Jan 2, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

It has been too long. As a woman I am taught to put others before myself. Fuck it. I come first. You come first. Never put our self worth into anyone else's hands. Holly-you are so loved and missed. Thank you for sharing a bit of your recent revelations. I used to cry when I read your affirmations. Today it happened again. Sending a huge, tight hug your way.

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Sending you an equally huge tight hug back. <3

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Jan 1, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

All in. Good to hear your voice.

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Thank you David (prayer hands).

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Jan 2, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

So glad to be here with you :)

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Samesies. <3

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Jan 1, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

Oh you made my day!! I’m so happy to hear your voice again. 💜🎆🎉❤️

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♥️♥️ Thank you Jennifer! So glad you’re here 🥰

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Jan 1, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

Honored to share this space with YOU Holly & this group!

Reflecting on my greatest challenges of 2021 Identifying the circumstances that caused me the most difficulty. First focusing on the External factors i.e., relationships, health, work, career, financial….Writing unpacking the specifics about it. Doing the same with my greatest Internal challenges in 2021. Things I struggled —i.e. Fear, Anxiety, sadness, anger, regret, loneliness, doubt. Identifying the External & Internal can be, but don’t need to be related. Identifying, Reflecting on the External & Internal will help guide me into this New Year. Feeling the struggle of 2021 allows me to work through it & Let go. Live Learn Teach show compassion to myself & others. Gratitude is my attitude. Om Shanti #Bekindalways #t1d #mentalhealth #choosewisely #trauma #openheart #thankful #gratefulheart

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YES. "Feeling the struggle of 2021 allows me to work through it & Let go." It's been heavy and feeling it and being with it and honoring it has been part of it, and now, setting it down and walking into the new. I have no idea what this year will bring, but I'm here for it. Love you so much and so happy you're here. xx

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Jan 1, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

I am so glad you are here. Your voice was missed!

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I am so glad I'm here! I'm so glad you're here! Thank you Trina. <3

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Jan 16, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

So glad to have found you again. It was your voice I connected with on Hip Sobriety because I see you in me and me in you. I don't want you to be perfect. I want you to be exactly who you are. I really miss you on Tempest. I have a really hard time to connect with all these new faces and their voice is so far from my voice. I'm really trying, but I don't see myself in them at all. I miss your videos, I miss your emails. I miss you! I wish you a wonderful 2022 and want to thank you for all that you have done for me!

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Aww thank you <3 I miss you too. I'm glad you're here and I understand what you are saying .xx

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Jan 8, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

I’m happy to be a part of this community and am thankful to Holly for her writing and vulnerability. I am a psychotherapist, have been looking for something to pass on to my female clients that doesn’t feel forced or preachy, and I am happy to say that my copy of your book has reached its second pair of hands. (I had to order another copy for myself, of course.) I look forward to all the things you’re putting out there!

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<3 Yay! The mail worked! xx Love you, glad you're here.

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Jan 4, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

So happy to hear from you again Holly ❤️ Thank you for sharing 🙏

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Jan 3, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

I was so happy to receive your newsletter. I saved it for 2 days before reading it. Funny, I’ve never thought of you as anything but fully human and fallible and wonderful. You taught me this was a thing. To be all of it. So pleased to hear your voice again. Thanks Holly. X

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Ruth. thank you so much. glad you're here.

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Jan 3, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

But that John Mulaney Back to the Future bit IS hilarious though - your family missed out! Was so excited to see your newsletter in my inbox - happy 2022, Holly! <3

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exactly what I thought

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Jan 2, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

Looking forward to being apart of this beautiful community. Thank you for your words Holly ❤

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Thank you, Erin <3

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Jan 2, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

Wonderful to hear from you again. Life is messy, complex and beautiful. Grateful to be here with you

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And ridiculous. lol. Love you, thank you.

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Jan 2, 2022Liked by Holly Whitaker

So good to hear your voice again. You are like that camp counselor that you had as a kid, totally looked up to and could never forget. You gave so much to me during my baby sober years and I will forever be grateful.

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lols. Hi you. It's so good to see your name and tiny little face. Love you.

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