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Submitted by Alison Wunderland on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:16pm

Thanks for never saying, "I love you", without prompting.
Thanks for never hugging me without prompting.
Thanks for never calling me by or using my name with me unless someone else is around.
Thanks for never talking with me unless absolutely necessary.
Thanks for never being sober at dinner, making conversation impossible.
Thanks for never offering your opinion without prodding.

Thanks for helping me see that I am, and always have been, alone.

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Submitted by Alligator Ed on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:24pm
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I was impressed by your biography which reveals what kind of person you are--a good type of person, worthy of respect. And you certainly have my respect. I hope you continue to contribute here. Thanks for the essay.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:51pm
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Thanks for helping me see that I am, and always have been, alone.

No, you're not. Not here.

You're part of c99, and as such a genuine companion of all of us. Some of whom have the same sort of trouble with their "loved ones" as your piece describes you having, Alison.

So welcome back. We have missed you!

Smile

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Submitted by HenryAWallace on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:05am

an end.

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Submitted by eyo on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:37am

This calls for a Caucus-Race if I'm not mistaken. Dry our tears by running in a circle with no clear winner.

Every line in the essay triggered plenty, made me feel not so alone. Thanks {hug}.

peace & love

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Submitted by dkmich on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 5:37am

ending a relationship is always hard. ending a bad relationship to open the door for a new and good relationship is hard and good.

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Submitted by mhagle on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 10:27am
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Glad to see you again

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Submitted by eyo on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 12:51am

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Submitted by Ellen North on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 4:30pm

I'm sending hugs (which it sounds like you could use a lot of) and congratulations on the end of a sucky relationship! And a hot buttered toast (and honey) to your next - and far better - relationship. (With cocoa/tea/wine/whisky of your choice.)

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