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Katie Stewart Anchondo's avatar

This is one of my favorite posts you've made. I too hate cleaning the shower. What an act of love on your friend's part - I'm sure she was happy to make an emotional deposit with you. The give and take of a strong friendship is so precious.

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

Thank you for this sweet note and for reading, Katie. <3 I agree, friendship love is so important and valuable. I feel so grateful for yours!

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Elena Filipczyk's avatar

So beautiful Lil 💖 I am proud you shared a vulnerable part of yourself and I'm so glad for your observations. Your housemate was right - that isn't love - and it's something I've been working on addressing too.

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

Thank you, as always, for reading and sharing such kind words. 💕 You have an inspiring way of writing the truth, and expressing your vulnerabilities with such stark honesty. I admire that about your writing, and it’s meaningful that you observe the vulnerability in mine, too. I’m so glad we’re on this journey together!

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Karl Neice's avatar

You are an artist of paying attention!

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

Thank you so much, Karl! That is one of the most meaningful compliments of writing. Thank you for reading, and for sharing this note.

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Karl Neice's avatar

I admit paraphrasing local writer David B. Williams, who touts “the art of paying attention” on his Substack blog. Keep up your good work!

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Lillian Seidel's avatar

I love that. Thank you!

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