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happy white mans new years yall wonderful people have a god one much love to you Allison and brother Hayes and fam enjoy - stephen jules otis careeer rubin

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Happy New Year, my friend. As always, your words are so sustaining. And John Henry: 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Hoping our paths cross in the new year. Until then, sending love and good wishes to you and your lovely family. 💗

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"MaMaMa" was enough for me. Missing you and your replies. Tough year for me.

JB

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Looking forward to the good things that 2024 can bring ❤️

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It’s been great to share your journey with you Allison. It inspired me to start my own Substack focusing on my recovery from a stroke but also sharing much more.

But thank you for all the beautiful things that you have shared with us. You are a very special person.

Much love to you, Hayes and John Henry and a “Happy New Year” ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you for sharing so much. It's inspiring and so very powerful. I hope you know what a gift you are. Much love to you and yours in the coming year. ❤️

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Hi Allison

I didn’t expect you to write today, what a NICE surprise! I always think of your Sunday posts like dessert, so I made a wonderful cup of coffee Peet’s Hazelnut/ mocha to enjoy while I read your Sunday message 🌸

Even though we’re not friends in person, you’re my friend in my heart. It’s so easy to cheer for you. And yes, 2023 was a year of good hell... lots of hard work and much to be grateful for

I always relate to so many things you write... your early morning routine especially. I laughed out loud reading “leggings worn as pants” and really liked the words Earthly Carriage. How do those words come to you? How do write so smoothly? I’m not sure that question makes sense, but I don’t how better to describe it. But it’s how it feels to me.

I would agree with you on how the world and people have become. It’s hard to stand in those spaces.

So I try not to.

Lastly, I can only imagine how your heart must have sung hearing JH recognize your loving words, with his loving words. ❤️

Thank you Allison. For giving so much to so many of us this past year. I’m proud of you.

xo

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You’ve accomplished more in one year than most people do in ten years. I’m constantly inspired by your perseverance, insight, and openness to unlimited growth potential. Thanks for being so generous and consistent with your Substack content, as well as the sincere appreciation of your followers. All the best to you and yours as we navigate 2024!

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*obviously I did not proofread before I sent Yikes 😬

Sorry

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Wishing you a blessed 2024!

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Ms. Allison. The pictures that I've seen of JH would lead me to believe that he may grow to be a Center for The Memphis Grizzleys. Whoa there big fella. And the closest that I've seen of his face leads me to believe that he's a handsome fella. How could he not be? Your dad was a really handsome guy, his good looks got passed down to you and now it's JH's turn to charm folks. It is good to hear from you. You were missed. You sound wonderful and on a good path. I/we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck❤️

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What a sweet message Kenny

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Thank you.

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I could've just as easily addressed Allison's observation regarding women wearing tights as pants. Other than perhaps .5 of 1% can actually pull this off. But I had mercy on y'all and realized that I could not do so in good taste. In the Detroit area, we've had a fashion trend among young white males of wearing their pajama bottoms out and about, often to the grocery store. The weather doesn't seem to matter and in the rain, the tattered and torn pant leg openings attract mud and dirty puddle water. There but for the grace of God goes I. Happy New Year

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Thank you for sharing and caring about yourself and everyone surrounding in your family and beyond. I’ve grown heaps and bounds through your writing and extend a huge long distance nod of gratefulness to you. Happy New Year to all wondrous possibilities in 2024! Praying for Peace.

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Nice!

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Happy New Year, Allison! This post so full of heart & soul & beautifully expressed. Look forward to being here w you & this community again in the new year. Best wishes 🥰🎶❤️🌈☀️

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I just noticed the serenity prayer at the end. One day at a time sis❤️❤️❤️

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You probably won't see this @allisonmoorer but all night as I lay in bed I kept thinking of your doorman telling you he would be alright by the time he hit 13...much love to JH.

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Happy New Year to you and yours, Allison. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I have learned to validate my experiences by how you write about yours, relating to so much. Thank you. All I can say is wow, thank you, for everything this post says. May blessings of love surround you all year. Love to you from my heart.

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