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Deb Kelner, she/her's avatar

I need emojis- enter hysterical laughter (reference to female "hysteria" intended) Oh man does this ring true except for the bit about being challenged at sharing feelings. Ha! Nope! No problem at all- of course it's taken me until age 60, but, hey, better late than never!

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Dee Dee's avatar

Hi

Almost everything in this article resonates with me!!

Thank you for putting this out

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Micah Larsen's avatar

Thank you for reading 🖤

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Allison Hiltz's avatar

Oldest of four and so much of this resonates, but at some point I decided not to be the caretaker for literally everyone and have totally rebelled!

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Micah Larsen's avatar

That’s 100% the next step! Now it’s boundary city up in here!

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Allison Hiltz's avatar

I may have gone a little too far for a little while and had to bring it back in but I think I'm in a good place, now!

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K Salois's avatar

I’m the second kid but the first daughter. Spot on!

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BreAnne Servoss Ide's avatar

100% spot on

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Micah Larsen's avatar

Okay, glad I nailed it!

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Amber Adrian's avatar

Iiiiiiiit’s me.

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Irene's avatar

200% spot on, so true it hurts 🥲

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Micah Larsen's avatar

I’m with you! 😅

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