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Heather Dunbar's avatar

Thank you Andrew, for revealing this pain for all of us.

Blessings to your brave and beautiful heart

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C.J. Dirago's avatar

Andrew, brother man. Yes! 🙌

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Erik Lokensgard's avatar

Gonna plant some sunflowers. Thanks for writing and sharing. That bell hooks quote is food for thought. How best to raise kids who don’t feel compelled to do that?

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Andrew Forsthoefel's avatar

Thanks for asking the question, Erik. I don't know the answer, but I imagine it has something to do with asking that question, again and again, all of us. Good to be asking it with you here. That quote is from bell hooks' book "The Will to Change," I highly recommend it. May your sunflowers grow bold and beautiful.

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Erik Lokensgard's avatar

Thank you!

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Jan's avatar

Wow. What an incredible piece of writing. Thank you for the insight dear Andrew.

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Mary Walker's avatar

So insightful and meaningful. Thank you, Andrew!

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Carolyn Burger's avatar

Beautiful

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Nancy Syburg's avatar

Beautiful Andrew!

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