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Beautifully written. As a momma of a childhood cancer survivor, I have walked alongside many other mommas whose children died from their cancers. I’ve attended many child funerals. It’s the most tender, humbling place to be in. Your words express this liminal space so well.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Oh wow. Thank you, it was my first experience of one. Your feedback means a lot. ❤️

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Melanie Beilner's avatar

I really enjoyed this piece. Thanks for sharing your heart.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I’m so glad. Thanks for telling me.

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Amy Littrell's avatar

I'd love to be part of the SoulCare Circles, awlittrell@gmail.com. Thank you for this beautiful article!

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Yay I’ll email you today! You’re so welcome.

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Linda L's avatar

What an extraordinary piece of inner and outer observation. You capture this moment in life with great sensitivity and insight. I'm especially struck by the way you describe the juxtaposition of intimacy and separation - the sense we are all in this together and yet ultimately we are all solo travelers.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

How kind of you, Linda. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I’m glad the essay met you in that way.

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Annette Kristynik's avatar

bellevieanne@gmail.com

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I will send you the details today!

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Melissa Lewis Mathis's avatar

Wow. Just wow. So eloquently written.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I’m glad it resonated for you. 🫶🏼

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Dr. Clark Roush's avatar

I am sorry for your loss. I read your eloquent requiem with tears as I re-processed the death of my wife. This post is balm for the spirit. Thank you!

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

🙏🏼 thank you for reading and sharing that. I’m glad to hear something resonated with your experience of loss. I’m so sorry.

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Mel Bjorgen's avatar

Beautiful.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thank you friend.

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akela 17's avatar

Hey, i think some SoulCare Is Just what i need...

rakel.saturn@gmail.com

I Hope i Will make It!

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Hi there! I will send you an email with more information today. Would love to have you!

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trisha's avatar

My tears have run out. In 14 months we have buried from a baby at 10 months to my mil at 99 and 6 other beloveds. 3 I do not remember life before them-present from my childhood’s earliest moments. Others friends who moved into my life and stayed.

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts- much to ponder for a while.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Oh Trisha that is too much. So incredibly heavy. I’m honored to hear a bit of your story. 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing.

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