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Apr 19Liked by Janelle Hardacre

This was lovely, Janelle. Thank you for sharing ❤️ Hindsight is always 20/20, but I’m sure those challenges played a part in getting you to where you are today

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Thank you too, Rachel! For saying this. Yes, you're right. I think it's all part of making who I am today.

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I can't believe some of the stuff I've managed to get through in one piece! Glad you're here and feeling good ❤️

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Proud of you, Susan!

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Apr 15Liked by Janelle Hardacre

This was a beautiful read, which I’d saved up for a moment when I had time to properly digest it. It’s so important to look back, but can be really hard. Wisdom definitely comes with age, doesn’t it?

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It definitely does! I definitely prefer my 30s to my 20s so far and that's probably one reason why. Thanks Hannah.

I didn't really feel like sharing it and was just going to skip the week. But then just decided to go for it.

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Apr 16Liked by Janelle Hardacre

I’m so pleased you did!

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Beautiful reflections as always, mate, written with such care and wisdom and warmth. I'm so pleased things are better for you now than they were back then. It's a lovely, powerful and self-affirming thing to celebrate our tenacity in moving towards ourselves.

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Thank youuuu. The people around us make a world of difference. Role models and supporters and people who affirm. I very much count you as one of these people, Jane. I'm so glad I signed up to your class all those years ago!

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Apr 14Liked by Janelle Hardacre

Beautifully written. Glad you opted to share this with us on here. I indeed, felt at peace with my own self after reading!

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Thank you so much, Lynelle. I wasn't going to share it actually! So I really appreciate you letting me know this.

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I have just relapsed into burn out after 5 years of experiencing it before. Different circumastances and I am so annoyed I am back here but I am pleased to listen to your words today.

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Ah Lisa this sounds really difficult. Take massive care and give yourself so much love and compassion. Thank you so much for listening. I'm glad you commented here so I could discover your Substack. Looks up my street!

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