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Alina Renee's avatar

I'm about the same age and just went through a divorce, thank you for your wisdom :)

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Thank you for reading and for your kind words

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Kay Tee Kerman's avatar

All very true! Thank you for sharing

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Kate Shanley's avatar

great read as always!

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Victoria's avatar

I appreciate your honesty, especially as a mid-20s girl.

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Thank you Victoria!!

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Reilly McNamara's avatar

This essay and your last have been so moving and vulnerable in the best way! The realizations about how easy/difficult it can be to be friends with your reflection, and that "insecurity is a mirror" have been very thought-provoking for me. The more you write the more I love to read!

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Thank you so so much, Reilly!

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Blair's avatar

Going through this transition right now as a 23 year old and wow oh wow, you hit the nail right on the head!

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Hannah Stella's avatar

Love you, Blair! You’ve got this!

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Kirsten's avatar

Beautifully written, as always, Hannah.

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Aja Frost's avatar

Hey Hannah! Just sent you an email. Would love to feature your perspective on Platonic Love :)

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