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Lindsey P.'s avatar

Thank you for this, dear Claire. This entire piece and specifically that line, "She was never meant to sing solo" really spoke to my heart. And what a delight to see a photo by Stephen!

Claire Brakel Packer's avatar

This warms my heart 🫶🏼

Karen Sibal's avatar

So good, Claire. I read that blessing 3 times - it was perfect for me today. Thank you for this.

Claire Brakel Packer's avatar

I'm so glad to hear it found you just when it was needed. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼

Helen Quail's avatar

Everything coming my way is god. Yes yes.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the theme of grief has been persistently strong for me in recent weeks too, given the collective turmoil, whether we turn ears to not or not . I wrote an essay speaking to the intimacy of grief and love as foundations of life itself. I’d be curious to know your response.

https://open.substack.com/pub/helenquail/p/the-eternal-companion?r=10v171&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

Thank you for your writing ❤️

Claire Brakel Packer's avatar

Thank you for sharing your essay! Yes, these are griefy times ❤️‍🩹

Helen Quail's avatar

Deeper into life. Bless your heart, all our hearts ❤️

Katie Colpaert's avatar

you and your words are gorgeous

Claire Brakel Packer's avatar

Right back at you 😘