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The teacher and the jewelry. 😭❤️😭

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That’s where I started crying and it quickly turned to sobs after that😭

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Yes!!! Actually burst into tears when I read that part.

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May 9Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Teachers are the best. What a beautiful love story.

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May 9Liked by Sonya Spillmann

That got me too.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Right!! 😭

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Oh Sonya. The stories you didn't tell, within the ones you did. Wow.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Gosh, my tear ducts have been dry as a bone recently but I just had to sit down for a good guttural sob after reading this. So so good, Sonya. Even more excited for the essay workshop now. ✨

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

GOOD LORD, SONYA. Must you make me FEEL FEELINGS?! This was stunning. Heartbreaking and beautiful.

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Sonya. 😭😭😭😭 Standing in my kitchen ugly crying right now. I love you. Thank you for writing this. Your vulnerability makes me feel so seen in my own story.

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Stunning, Sonya.

I am taking this multiple choice test as well (baby blue dress here, and going with the boyfriend), and why is it a test with answers that are and will always be immeasurable?

Love, love, love this.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Not sure if I ever filled the tub with water or if I’m actually bathing in my own tears right now. This is so sweet and tender and devastating. I’m in awe of you. So glad you’re writing. And sharing.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Welllll this left me speechless. Love you.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Wow. This format and your writing. This was tender and beautiful.

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May 8Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Read this instantly. I checked my email before going to the bathroom and within 8 seconds knew my bladder was going to have to wait. This was absolutely stunning, Sonya.

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May 11Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Sonya, my mom died of cancer in the summer after my freshman year of college, and I felt every word of this essay. Thank you. Incredibly stunning and honest.

Have you read Dancing at the Pity Party? It is a quick read and so beautiful, especially for moms whose own mothers died of cancer when they were far too young.

Hang in there through this difficult month and seasons of transition. Sending so much love.

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I’m so sorry Rachel - what a devastating time to lose your mom. Thank you for your kind words and the book rec. Just put it on my TBR list 💕

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Absolutely stunning, Sonya. Thank you for sharing your words and your story with us.

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May 10Liked by Sonya Spillmann

Sonya, I cried my way through this. Your words are so impactful and I’m thankful for this glimpse into your story.❤️

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May 10Liked by Sonya Spillmann

😭😭😭 That ending. So beautiful, Sonya.

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This form. They way you weave the story. Lovely. Thank you for sharing.❤️

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SONYA. I have no words. Just amazing.

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