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Dev Piprottar's avatar

"When we ignore all of the darkness, light has little meaning. And the truth is, there’s a lot we don’t choose in this experience, but one choice we can make is to bear witness to all of it." profound and touching, Rachel. Thank you for putting this in to words for us!

This reminds me:

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. -Khalil Gibran

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Rachel Vinciguerra's avatar

Thank you. I love that, “the breaking of the shell.

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Ariel Balaban's avatar

You and your words are such a thoughtful reminder that even after it gets dark, seedlings continue to grow. Thank you for sharing this!

-Ariel

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Ralph Vinciguerra's avatar

Thanks to you for sharing such an insightful post! Words can be so powerful.

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Roshni Robert's avatar

“When we ignore all of the darkness, light has little meaning.” So beautifully put. Thank you.

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Rachel Vinciguerra's avatar

Thank you 💕

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Sloane Davidson's avatar

Learning to be ok with not being ok is not something anyone ever really talks about. Thank you for shining a light on your experience here.

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Rachel Vinciguerra's avatar

I love how you said it—it’s ok, not to be ok.

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Erin Brubaker's avatar

This is so moving, Rachel! Again, you find a beautiful way to express yourself. There are so many people who can benefit from your gifts. You have so much to offer all of us. You have never stopped shining to me and your courage to move through ( and out of) your darkness only makes you shine brighter. - Erin

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Rachel Vinciguerra's avatar

Thank you Erin and for being a witness and friend throughout these months.

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