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Mark Kolke's avatar

Congrats on your one - year. And warm thoughts for you and your dad - wishing a fantastic outcome and some deserved stress relief!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

I really appreciate that, thank you, Mark

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Karen Walrond's avatar

Happy anniversary, sis. I've loved every word.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

That means so much coming from you, thank you ❤️

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Fredda Jaffe's avatar

Congrats on your 1 year birth! Love reading, love you.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

You are always so supportive, I appreciate you!

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Chris Stanton's avatar

Congratulations on your first year! I'm newish here but have been enjoying your writing.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

It’s good to have you here!

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Beth's avatar

Congratulations and thank you for continuing to share.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Thank you, Beth!

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Michael C. Nachoff's avatar

I'm glad your father is doing better. Happy Anniversary and please, please keep playing the Talking Heads!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Maybe it will be my new anniversary tradition. Not that I ever need an excuse to play the Talking Heads.

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Alexander Semenyuk's avatar

Congratulations and want to say awesome job on adjusting to the rollercoaster of blogging, it’s not easy and many people can’t handle it!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Fortunately, I’ve had many years of experience with it! With one long break in the middle. 🙃

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Alexander Semenyuk's avatar

That’s awesome, I was on Medium before, like Substack much better

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Lorette Lavine's avatar

Thank you for being here. Life just keeps moving no matter what we actually do to control our circumstances at any given time. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Congratulations on one year! All good thoughts and prayers for your Dad! Take care of yourself too. xo

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Thank you for you beautiful support, always. It’s always a joy to see you pop up here.

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Melinda Wenner Moyer's avatar

Congrats to you, Liz - and best wishes to your dad. I am glad he's on the road to recovery!!!!

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Asha Dornfest's avatar

Huge congrats on a year of wonderful writing, and another year of living. Getting to share that year with you hear has been particularly special for me! (You know why.)

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

You know I feel the same about you ❤️

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just D's avatar

Congrats on the one year!

Sending best wishes to your dad, and a lil peace to you. Now go rest.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Exactly what I needed to hear. I am off...

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Heather's avatar

Congratulations on a year writing here. As happy to read your words now as I was when I was a newish mom (when you were one too) and stumbled upon you. Thanks for being there every step of the way!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

It may sound trite, but that really means a lot. Thank you for being here Heather and for having been here. Well... there. Which is now here.

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CJ Kaplan's avatar

Sorry to hear about your dad, Liz. Hope he gets better quickly!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Thank you, CJ, things are looking up ❤️

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Kim B's avatar

Congrats on the anniversary! While I haven’t been here long, I truly do enjoy what you share. Thank you!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

I’m glad you found me, Kim! ❤️

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Leixa T Molina's avatar

One year anniversary!! Congrats!!

Wishing your dad all the best in his recovery.

Being “the” person responsible for so many things in our day to day lives is rough! Be kind to yourself and remember to breathe!

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

I think I’m going to print this out and post it on my mirror! Thank you Leixa.

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The Braver Mom's avatar

Congratulations on your substack journey! Looking forward to more.

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