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Natalie Serber's avatar

Thank you for sharing your family’s story. I’m glad Roy is doing well. ❤️

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Laura Moulton's avatar

Thank you, Natalie! Holy cow, just recently discovered "The Right to Folly" and I love what you're able to capture in all the rawness and complication about caring for your mom. That writing is a gift.

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Natalie Serber's avatar

It certainly feels like a gift to me to get it out of my body and on the page... It's been so tough. I'm glad you have a big loving circle to tend to and enjoy your dad. xN

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Lynn Cannon's avatar

I am sorry I didn't know about this scary incident and so glad Roy is doing ok. What a great reminder to us all that we have so little time, especially with those that we love, and that all time should be spent well. Thank you for sharing this story! And I like the exercises listed at the bottom!

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Lucia's avatar

Grateful to know this of Roy - and that he’s feeling better. Thinking of you!

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Katie Maxim's avatar

Ooowee, this truth or dare was a doozy. What a beautiful blessing of a story about Roy...thank you for sharing that. May he continue to enjoy his podcasts for years to come. I just finished reading about Amanda Evans. I am eagerly looking forward to spending some time with those questions! For a variety of reasons, all of this has been topics of conversation here in my house, over the past month. It's like you've been listening in!

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Laura Moulton's avatar

I love it, Katie. It's like we all have one foot in the same stream (whether we're talking about it or not). Glad this post landed with you, and glad I'll see you for Letters!

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Chris La Tray's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Lisa Hoashi's avatar

Maybe it’s because I know the characters in this story, but I loved this piece so much, Laura. And it made me laugh so hard. Especially the “this is not popular” and James’ podcast theory. This has been a hard experience, and I’m glad you’ve made some beauty with it.

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Laura Moulton's avatar

Thank you, Lisa! Sending you love, xoxo

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Julianna Bright's avatar

I love this, Laura. Beautiful. And I'm so relieved to hear Roy is doing better. I recall after my father had his stroke, he intended to introduce me to his friend as a drummer and instead called me a drunkard. It was adorable.

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