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lauren deborah | they/she ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ†'s avatar

"My success is not testament to the damage he did not do but testament to the work I did do." ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก

Thank you for writing this piece. I am sending you all of my love.

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

This is an important line to me too ๐Ÿงก thank you so much love, appreciate your time and care to read this xx

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Jenni's avatar

This is such a moving and heartbreaking piece โ€“ thank you for writing it. We believe you. And are sending love.

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you for reading and for these words. It means so much โค๏ธ

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Fleur's avatar

Esme, we briefly worked together when I was at Wunder. I recently remembered your amazing illustration work and subscribed to your newsletter. This is such a powerful piece of writing. I was drawn to comment. I am so sorry you went through this. Sending love and fortune your way.

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reach out, itโ€™s so lovely to hear from you Fleur. We should catch up sometime โค๏ธ

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Jasmine Boothroyd's avatar

Your bravery is astounding, I applaud your tenacity. Thank you for sharing, tears were shed. Sending healing and lots of love.

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you Jasmine, grateful for you reading and for your words ๐Ÿค

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Jo's avatar

This is an extraordinarily moving piece of writing and so very, very important. Thank you for sharing this despite how difficult it must have been to write. I wish you nothing but light and healing ๐Ÿค

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to read and message, Jo. It means the world โค๏ธ x

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Ellen Scott's avatar

Thank you for writing this Esme. Sending love

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to read Ellen โค๏ธ

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Jessie Williams's avatar

You are a brave and beautiful writer, Esme. Your words are so moving and inspiring. Everyone needs to read this. Sending you lots of strength and love xx

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Jessie, thank you beyond words โค๏ธโค๏ธ

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Catriona Innes's avatar

This is a spectacularly beautiful and brave piece of writing. It's very rare that writing makes me cry and I'm struggling to put into words how brilliant and important this is (which is also rare for me as that's what I do for a living.) Lots and lots of love.

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Esme Rose Marsh's avatar

Thank you so much Catriona, it really means the world. โค๏ธ

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