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Cindy Eastman's avatar

My latest writing workshop, "We Can Write Hard Things" was postponed because I lost my daughter to cancer last week. I struggled with postponing it, but it was a good idea. But I am still holding my writing groups and writing about Annie every day because I know doing what I love will pull me along. Reading this essay affirmed that for me...thank goodness. There is so much sadness for so many people, I am grateful when I can stumble across something that makes me feel joy--like Annie's smile or the strength of others. Thank you so much for this one. xo

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Rona Maynard's avatar

Speechless with happiness for Evelyn and Tom, and gratitude for this reflection on the sustaining power of joy in the hardest times. It is not an abdication of responsibility, as so many think. I hope Evelyn’s beautiful story opens minds.

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