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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

So beautiful, friend!

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

Thank you, Alyssa! So grateful for our writing group.

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Alex E's avatar

"A dance from dark through light and back again." <3

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ashley d. holston's avatar

This was a great read! 💜 And that quote you included from Ashlee--🤯

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

Thank you! And yes 🤯🤯🤯

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Lauren Ropp's avatar

Your essay feels like a painting in of itself, the word choices and the way it flows are beautiful as they weave this image in our minds. You are a wonderful writer Allison❤️

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

Oh my gosh, Lauren. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️

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Jessica Chandler's avatar

Your words are so beautiful!

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica!!!

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Kendra Elliott's avatar

I especially love this essay. Cheering you on from afar, my friend!

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

Thank you! This essay feels especially vulnerable for me. And thank you for the idea to paint.

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