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Michael Marshall Smith's avatar

This is such a good piece. Finds that rare place between critical awareness and empathy.

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Daphne Berryhill's avatar

Thanks Michael. The result of many years thinking and feeling everything.

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Sara Saljoughi's avatar

Wow. What an incredible essay. It's hit me really deeply and given me a lot to think about. Thank you for writing it.

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Daphne Berryhill's avatar

Thanks Sara for reading. I’ve been there too — thinking more deeply about my own story after reading someone else's. It’s comforting to know when someone else feels or experiences something similar.

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Jenna Park's avatar

Family relationships are complicated, aren't they? I still have a lot to work through with my dad. I haven't even begun to scratch the surface yet! Thanks for sharing so honestly, and for linking to my newsletter this week.

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Daphne Berryhill's avatar

So happy to share it! Complicated is right. It took me more than a decade after my dad died to really start working through things, even though I thought I already had.

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The Midst's avatar

Great essay as always :)

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Daphne Berryhill's avatar

Thank you — always grateful for your continued inspiration :)

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