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Aug 10Liked by Allison Strickland

Wow. Yes. I related and connected with so much. 🙏🏻 I belong to a virtual caregivers support group through NY Zen Ctr and it is such a balm. Take good care.

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Feels nice to know we're not alone :) - I'd love to check out the group!

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Aug 11Liked by Allison Strickland

Yes, it’s a good time too as they are figuring out how to keep it going as the original offering is now nearing our last session and we all advocated for keeping it going and adding more folks. I can follow up with you with that info. Stay tuned!

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Yes please!

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Hi Allison, the NY Zen Center just posted about the caregivers group that I mentioned.

Here's the link:

https://zencare.org/event/care-for-caregivers-support-group-online-only/

It's really been so beneficial for me in so many ways to be part of this group, we have a common vocabulary around all the complicated emotions and challenges, and joys that come with caregiving. I hope you'll join and see if it is a good fit for you. Take good care,

Mal

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Aug 10Liked by Allison Strickland

So moved by this piece --- thank you 🧡

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thank you Lisa, means a lot 🫂

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"I think the scary part about maintaining community is letting people love you poorly without pushing them away." - Wow, I will be thinking about that a lot. Thank you (as always) for your wisdom. It's truly like medicine. Sending you love from another girlie trying to move her ass. x

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Thank you Olivia, for the love and support always! Happy to be movin my ass on this path along with ya! XO

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I will be thinking about this so much, too! Thank you so much for sharing this spectacular heart gem with the world. Deep wells of gratitude flowing to you and so very much love 💗

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Aug 11Liked by Allison Strickland

♥️♥️♥️

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🫂🫂🫂

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You. Amazing! Thank you for sharing your wise words and open heart with us. 💓🙏🏾💓

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Thank you for always holding my heart so well through it all! 🩷🩷🩷

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Aug 10Liked by Allison Strickland

Hearts on fire. Stunning. Thank you

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Thank YOU Sarah! ❤️‍🔥

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Aug 10Liked by Allison Strickland

🙏🏼❣️

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🩷🙏🏽🩷

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How did this land in my inbox via Sebene Selassie today, this morning, at this moment in my life? Your words are a gift to me - so much resonance here, the 2 out of 3 of the Triple Gem, the challenge of trust and the need for irl connnection, and the intergenerational care.

Thank you 🙏🏽

I needed this today and the universe delivered.

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Thank you for this beautiful offering of love and vulnerability. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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