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Jfc another tearjerker on substack this morning!!!! This was so lovely, Traci. Thank you for sharing.

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🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for reading, Lexie!!! Sometimes we gotta cry it out together!

Allison's avatar

My thoughts exactly ^ I CAN'T STOP CRYING ON HERE THIS WEEK SO MUCH BEAUTY

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IM NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING

Antonia's avatar

You’re so good at making me cry, Traci. This was beautiful. I’m just like you, and I probably would’ve sighed inside if I’d found someone else sitting in my quiet spot. But this is a great reminder that it’s sometimes the people you find there that are the ones who teach you something meaningful.

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Hahaha, not gonna lie— tears were shed as I typed this one up. It was worth every second, and to think I almost relocated. I love when the universe gives us exactly what we need!

OFELIA's avatar

This was so beautiful ❤️

Kaye Bassey's avatar

Oooh this is so magical 🥹🥲

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Awww thanks, Kaye!!!

Elaine Wong's avatar

Traci, I knew I needed to save this read for a particularly tough day. What a gift of a conversation. You've also given Jim such a gift of listening <3

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You are so wise to wait and indulge!!! It was truly the best day. Tysm for reading!!

Maria Hyde's avatar

Traci, this was such a sweet story! Made me tear up when he talked about how much he missed his wife. I bet it meant so much to him to have someone to share his stories with. Love all the perspective you took from your time together. ❤️

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In that moment — all the things I wanted & needed had to move to the side. He needed someone to listen and I was so happy to give him that gift! Xx

Brit Kolo's avatar

😭😭😭

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I’m not crying, you’re crying. Ok, fine. We both crying!!

Stephanie Johnson's avatar

Well this is SO wholesome I might cry! Such a good reminder to listen to strangers and be grateful for the here and now!

Tina Boetto's avatar

My heart! This is exactly what I needed to read this weekend and so beautifully written Traci ❤️

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Appreciate you! Thanks for reading 💕

kate sonnick's avatar

beautiful story, traci 🩷

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Tysm! ❤️

Sogole Kane's avatar

What a lovely afternoon Traci. So special.

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Thanks for reading 🥹🫶🏻

Carter Whatley's avatar

You are meant to write ❤️

Traci Landy's avatar

😭😭😭 THANK YOU SOOO MUCH

Connie Murray's avatar

If this isn’t exactly what life’s supposed to be about then I don’t know what is. A little nudge from the universe to remind us all to keep our eyes and hearts open. A wonderful story, beautifully told 💛

taylor morgan's avatar

it’s funny how life gives us what we need, when we need it. beautiful story!

Traci Landy's avatar

Right!!?? Thank you for reading, Taylor!! Xo

Julia Norberg's avatar

Thank you for this Traci x

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My pleasure, Julia!!! Tysm for reading!!

Kelly Erin | Medium's avatar

Beautiful.

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Thank you, Kelly!!! I appreciate you.