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Charlotte C. Manning's avatar

Amen ❤️

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Jessica Manning-Brose's avatar

Came here to say the same thing 🤎🕊️

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Erica Konrad's avatar

Your words hold so much love, sorrow and grace for the unbearable loss of Etta. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability in what so many could never begin to put into words.

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Mary's avatar

Amen!

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Thanks, Erica.

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Patty Phillips's avatar

Beautiful.

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Deirdre Lewis's avatar

I felt such a connection to you and your wife while reading this, it's both stunning and somehow uplifting. Thank you.

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

That means so much. Thank you for reading.

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Marc Typo's avatar

Brother, I don't know you. But know, I love you.

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

I love you back. Thank you for the support.

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kamil's avatar

beautiful reflections as always Matthew. thank you for all of this. from reminding us to be like the bear and come out of our hibernation when it's time to all the reminders at the end, all the simple ways we can honor your babygirl while honoring/appreciating the lives we ourselves have. hoping the rest of the time in the residency is what you need it to be

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Much appreciated! I hope so, too.

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Kelsey  McLaughlin's avatar

Your grief, your sharing it with the world, is a beautiful and brutal gift. Being a witness to your cave dwelling is a poignant reminder to live as deeply as a person is able. Thank you for letting us in on your love and loss.

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Thank you for engaging and allowing me the space to do so.

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Jeneé's avatar

Incredible. May you and Courtney continue to be held as you both find your way through the dense wilderness of grief and sorrow. The sun will always be there waiting particularly for you both. Sending so much love and healing light🤍

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Thank you!

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Mary's avatar

Thank you for every beautiful word. Peace to these sacred days there.

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Susan's avatar

Thank you Matthew for sharing your beautiful thoughts. Peace and love to you and yours.

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Sarah's avatar

What an unbelievably beautiful piece of writing and what an unbelievably beautiful human being ❤️

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. I really appreciate your support. ❤️

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alyssa smaldino's avatar

🥹 what a stunning piece, my friend. thank you for your presence to life even when it has been so unkind. I feel such gratitude that you and courtney choose to reemerge and offer us your life-giving art.

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Sarah Faye Cohen's avatar

Proud of you for getting this far too.

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Alex Bethel's avatar

Grateful for your writing. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤️

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

That's very kind. Thank you for reading. ❤️

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Kalin's avatar

finding so much solace in your words. reminds me of how connected we all are. thank you both for being so open and vulnerable in this time of grief. it really means so much.

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Matthew R. Manning's avatar

Thank you so much.

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Dr. Aleea Zamani's avatar

Thank you for allowing us to bear witness. Praying for pockets of peace amidst the pain incomprehensible. 🪴✨

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