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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

I didn’t think this would be so relatable to someone who actively cut out a parent. But the grief you shared about is exactly how I felt last year too. Thanks For sharing this, I was able to recant my own struggles and learn to live with my past self and love that I am stronger now because of it.

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

I can’t even begin to tell you how much you sharing your story has helped me process my own abandonment. I’ve so often thought back to how I felt right after it happened, how I begged him on the phone to explain why this was happening and only getting that vague answer that he didn’t feel like he was in love with me anymore after almost 4 years of being together. That past me was so destroyed and heartbroken, but I am so proud of myself for getting through it and coming out of it loving myself more and making space for that hurt when it comes back up again. I’m so proud of you, too, and of this community that you’ve brought together. Thank you. ❤️

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

Thank you for posting this. I am two weeks post break up and it comes in waves. Watching your journey has sincerely helped me hold on to the things that bring me joy right now.

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Feb 9, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

That was an important read for me. Thanks Allison, you’re a bad ass bitch xoxo

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

I also found my post break up journal this weekend. Had no desire to read it. Straight in the trash it went and then I kept tidying up.

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

This is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing! Its SO helpful to be reminded that it's always possible to come out the other side of terrible emotional/mental states.

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

You rock! thanks for sharing your story and for making all these articles public!

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

Loved reading this. The work you keep putting in even at the hardest time is beyond inspiring and just reading about your progress and strength makes me believe I can be strong too, so thank you for sharing both the good and the bad and all the in between💜

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

I love this so much. You go, girl! You rock!

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Feb 8, 2022Liked by Allison Raskin

Wow this is beautiful, I too am very proud of you 💙

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Chills all over. Thank you for this amazing piece, Allison!

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I can't help but be bothered that you threw away outdoor equipment! That stuff is so expensive and I'm sure there are groups in your area that are trying to make having the necessary gear more accessible for people who can't afford it.

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Hi allison! Would you please write what you actively have done in the first 3 months that have helped you to get over the breakup this fast? I just broke up and the pain is so overwhelming to feel.

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