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Nov 3, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner

I feel compelled to bear witness. But I also must take care of myself. Especially if you have people who need you. Even a relative in Israel is keeping up her and her village's spirits. Strong friend groups (esp women friends) can be so healing. Take care of yourself and your family.šŸ’•

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Yes to all of this! Thank you for articulating so well what a lot of us feel.

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Great read. Thank you.

I just did a mini-pod on this subject.

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Nov 3, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner

I don't have the proper words to express my gratitude for your post. I'm new to your corner of the Internet and this post speaks my thoughts so completely. Thank you. Here's to rest and showing up from a place of rest and clarity.

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Nov 3, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner

Thank you for putting it into words. I'm saving this for any future discussions that come up, because you articulated what I've been feeling so well.

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This post was just fucking fantastic. Thank you.

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There is peace in the pause.

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Nov 4, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner

Another great post that is just what I needed. I feel itā€™s a responsibility to watch, to bear witness as you said. I was talking about this with some social studies teachers at a i service this week. We all were saying that we feel that responsibility (and we were discussing if that was bc we teach/love history.) But at times have needed to pause it lately.

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Nov 5, 2023Liked by Liz Gumbinner

I feel this, so thank you! Take care of you and yours.

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Jan 18Liked by Liz Gumbinner

Nicley put.

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