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I too have an intense attachment to Adriene ! I get worried every time she posts Benji on her ig that she’s going to announce he’s sick 😞

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he’s only like 7! right???

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Google says he’s at least 9, definitely getting gray 👴🏼

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little olive is turning 11 in april!

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Omgggg an energetic woman of experience !!!

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it's something of a jamie hood signature to refer to oneself as 'perfectible'! lovely, lovely, and heart-rending. very excited for what new thoughts the new newness will bring!

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thank you for this, jamie <3 deeply touching and resonant

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This was my first time reading your writing, you have an incredible voice!

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Been thinking about and returning to your essay all week—oh my god, thank you for writing this! Your words on time, pain, and desire, in particular, have been such a balm and also a necessary challenge. Intellectually, emotionally, physically. Wishing you all the best care and every comfort as you recover from surgery!

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Such gorgeous writing and tender reflecting. I'm sending lots of healing energy your way. <3

PS: I too have been algorithm'd into Boho Beautiful, total weirdos but they really know how to build a killer sequence.

PPS: If your ears were ringing a few weeks ago it's because Jessie Sage came to my class and we had dinner before --- your name came up, and I swear we just sat there for 3 solid minutes saying words like "Stunning" "beautiful" "absurd gorgeousness" back and forth about you (in addition to really nice things about your super smart writing). <3

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oh! i love this so much! and love jessie !!!

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Best wishes for the easiest possible recovery!

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This was a beautiful and soul-wrenching read. Thank you for sharing ❤️

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love you jamie <3

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Godspeed. And thank you for writing this 💖

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How brave you are! I am an old, straight white guy who saw you read poetry at a Drift party and read some more of your work, which I found amazing. I hope all goes well and I bet it will, and you and your writing career and your life will flourish.

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fuck fuck fuck this is so stunningly, achingly beautiful. thank you for sharing your gift of self-made meaning with us.

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