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Michael Newberry's avatar

Melissa, sending a big hug.

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Melissa Mistretta's avatar

Thank you so much, Michael. I need it today!

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Jonathan Epps's avatar

Always a spiritual awakening when a self no longer recognizes its worldly position

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Melissa Mistretta's avatar

Well said (and completely jarring to experience). Thanks so much for reading!

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Jim in Alaska's avatar

I find, occasionally, I still have to remind my children, 60 & 63 (and myself) that nobody promised you fair, -or easy.

Though how we approach it all and whether in the long run it's fun or not, is entirely within our control.

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Melissa Mistretta's avatar

That’s so true (and I’m glad I’m not the only one that needs to be reminded).

It comes in cycles, I think. You learn this lesson the hard way, then when your life is good because of it you get complacent again and forget it, then once you hit another rock bottom the truth comes back around. And it goes on and on.

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albert venezio's avatar

Stay Strong Melissa! Maybe its time to get out of the city?

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Melissa Mistretta's avatar

John & I actually moved this month! I think it’s part of what’s throwing me off (leaving home is hard), but we can already tell it’s a more sustainable life in the long run.

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

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albert venezio's avatar

Nice to learn this Melissa!

Outside NYC?

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Melissa Mistretta's avatar

Westchester! 15 minutes outside the city and it’s like a different world.

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