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May 19, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar, Rebecca Coates

Loved this piece! Heartfelt. Took my breath away after end & brought tears to my eye.

I just want the pandemic to b over & done with. Looking forward to not having to wear a mask & b able to travel. I'm in a long distance relationship right now. I miss my man!

I've had my first vaccine dose. It was emotional for me when I got it.

My boyfriend is dealing with his father's declining health so this article brought some clarity & insight.

Thank you. Really enjoyed this!

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May 18, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar, Rebecca Coates

My dad died ten days ago. This hit so close. Beautiful writing.

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May 18, 2021Liked by Rebecca Coates

I so Love Becca’s raw, no fluff story about grief. It’s a process and a long journey to find Joy again. I’m here to testify that JOY is so very possible. Most importantly, allow yourself to express your grief, sadness, isolation, depression to someone that can listen and help you through your loss and feelings. It’s Ok to scream or cry... tears are release! Please get it up and out...please find a support group that can listen without judgement and hold you up on the worst days. Healing is possible. Ohh vaccine.. got Pfizer and had no problem or reaction. I really don’t want to wear a mask for 10 more years. I want to be free to explore and travel.... safely! Stay healthy xxx *love, leelee

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May 18, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar, Rebecca Coates

Beccas beautiful writing really emanates what I have been feeling the last 16 months as of tomorrow with my mom's passing. I got to admit I cried along with every word.

To answer your question though Katie, I am looking forward to concerts and seeing my favorite bands again! Yassss!

Xoxo.

And yes, every breath counts. So I'm going to try to take some deep breaths myself more so today than ever.

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May 18, 2021Liked by Rebecca Coates

Becca, that is beautiful and so true of what it feels like after losing a parent. Thank you

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May 24, 2021Liked by Rebecca Coates

Thank you Becca for sharing your language of grief... you spoke to my heart and the pain of losing my daughter just 14 months ago. Sometimes I'm gasping for air and it feels impossible to find it. Taking deep yoga breaths helps me find some air when I'm drowning in my grief.

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