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Rebecca Coates's avatar

We sure have been through a lot of goo together. What a gift to see each other through so many transformations!

I love you, BPB. And I'm so proud of this series! What a great gift to yourself — and to us all! 💞💗💝

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Ha, how many times have we imagined ourselves butterflies only to realize — oop, nope, still cool caterpillars. Love you too, BPB!

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Billy Mays III's avatar

I’m so proud of you. This series has been quite an achievement!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thanks, bird! ❤️

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lee's avatar

Well.. I know now why you rested your brain a few extra days and concluded your series with the most honest, poignant, healing words from your journey to healing and love. I too, struggle with the last chapter, feeling I may not close or pen my thoughts properly.. I doubt myself! It’s humanness and l just allow my feelings to surface..eventually, the words start to form and you write from your soul. Thank you for sharing all of it.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

That's such a kind thing to say. Thank you!

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Lori Z.'s avatar

The happiest of birthdays to you, sweet girl! What a great adventure this has been, goo and all. Definitely not opposed to gooey. Life would be boring without a little mess here and there. Always trust your heart, not your head. Big hugs.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Lori! ❤️🐛

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Lori Z.'s avatar

❤️🐛

I may have messed up my registration for Sunday, if I don't get an email from zoom I'll try again. My brain shuts off after 4pm. LOL. It's that over 40 thing. Kidding...or not.

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Maura Cunningham's avatar

Happy birthday!! Thank you so much for this series.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank YOU for reading it! xo

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Kelton Wright's avatar

Loved this whole thing, especially given I also turn 40 this year 😂

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

1985 babies! Thank you for also writing about the messy middle. xo

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Olivia Muenter's avatar

You should be so proud of this series. What an achievement. Always thrilled to be cheering you on!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I couldn't ask for a better cheerleader. (The feeling is mutual.) Thank you, Olivia!!

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Kerry Graham's avatar

I'd like you to know that I was hearing Semisonic's "Closing Time" in my mind the entire time I was reading this, and am now playing it as I type this comment.

Happy early milestone, KitKat. Congratulations on this series!

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Rebecca Coates's avatar

Ha! Yes! Iconic millennial anthem if there ever was one.

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Kerry Graham's avatar

Right?!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I just love picturing this. Thank you, sweet cousin!

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Kerry Graham's avatar

I knew you would! 💜

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TC's avatar

Congratulations on completing the series, and a very happy birthday to you 😊

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you!!

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Hannah Iris's avatar

Wow, what a banger of a lesson as the final essay to this series. I truly adored the act of reading it. It's so funny, moving, poignant, and true. I sure hope you are as proud of yourself for this accomplishment as we are grateful to you for it. Here's to 40!⚡❤️‍🔥⚡

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Hannah! You’re the absolute best. I’m grateful for you!!

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Hannah Iris's avatar

💞💜💞

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Megan Dahl's avatar

Way to go SIL! And welcome (nearly) to the 40s club! Proud of you for this series and just life in general.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Ahh, this made me tear up. I’m so thankful for you, SIL!

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Josie's avatar

The Nut shoutout, truly iconic. Congrats on absolutely sticking the landing for this wonderful series! So proud of you, goo and all.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Hahah, doesn't get much messier than a first "date" with multiple concerned friends in attendance! Thank YOU for being there for all of it.

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Liz's avatar

This was a lovely series, and I think when we find ourselves returning to the same lesson in different ways that’s a sign that we’ve landed on something both difficult and sublimely true - worthy of exploring!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I love this perspective. Thank you, Liz!

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Asha Dornfest's avatar

Congrats on wrapping up your beautiful and generous series, and happy (almost) birthday.

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Victoria Helmly's avatar

Sending lots of love and happy birthday wishes your way. Thank you for your lovely words as always.

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Lindsay P's avatar

Congratulations, Katie! I’ve loved following along with this series. As I’m 34, it feels like a bit of a cheat sheet - some pieces of wisdom I could pick up early. I think I’d like to take a look back over the series and consider a few things from my favourites I could thread into my weekly intentions.

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