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Counter the chaos's avatar

Very raw and interesting, I can relate, thanks for putting it into words, it takes an immense power to write so truthfully

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Ali Kriegsman's avatar

thank you so much for reading <3. I am glad it resonated and I think being told I write truthfully is one of the highest compliments, so thank you.

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Hieronymus Hawkes's avatar

Wow. I'm sorry you went through/are going throught this. You revelations were pretty amazing though. Was she at least decent to you?

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Ali Kriegsman's avatar

she was 🖤

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Ami's avatar

Hi Ali, you’re an amazing human. Thank you for writing about your painful experiences so openly. It’s your way to embrace the wholeness and entirety of the human experience - honoring your journey and learning from your Dad’s. I wish you all the peace, joy, love and wholeness of this earthly experience.

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Ali Kriegsman's avatar

thank you Ami, grateful to have you as a reader

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Meggie Palmer's avatar

Thanks for sharing lovely. Raw, honest and on point as always xx

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Nancy Jacobs's avatar

Ali, you’re a gifted writer and a beautiful human ❤️

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Emily Drewry's avatar

Beautifully written. You never cease to amaze me ❤️

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Melanie@Xtrology's avatar

I guess this is why I'm an astrologer, but I couldn't live without knowing the reasons why my dad left. I would analyze it until I understood every nuance. Because once you do understand, the actions don't hurt as badly. My therapist told me that we're all just trying to survive. And I think about that all the time. Thoreau: "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." So sorry for your loss.

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Brenden O'Donnell's avatar

I’m amazed by how much compassion you’re able to find for a person who hurt you this much. Beautiful work!

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Ali Kriegsman's avatar

Compassion is the only way. Thank you for reading and sharing.

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Moved To @evangeliapappas's avatar

This was an extremely moving piece, thank you for sharing it. Your observations and realisations along the way were so well-thought out, I will definitely be left pondering on it for a while. I'm wishing you and your family all the best ❤️

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Joy Sirott Hurwitz's avatar

Courageous Ali. All the best to you and Ben

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