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Ordered it. Thanks so much.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Marcie, thank you for your recommendation of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. My mother-in-law died two months ago. But reading through the book's Amazon page showed me I have other things to grieve, and that grief now seems like part of the adventure. I just ordered it for my wife, but I'm sure she'll share it with me.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Been following JS Park on IG for awhile now. This was the push I needed to order his book!

Thank you for sharing this vulnerable piece of your story. "Grief is a tricky thing," is so true. I don't use derogatory words too often, but in my head I sometimes refer to grief as a "tricky b***h" when it rears it's head at inconvenient times.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you for the gift of your story in the video. ❤️

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable portion of your story. And for the personal invitation to join in on the upcoming conversation. I do follow JS Parks and as others commented, this was the push I needed to order his book.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Two things stood out to me in your moving video: (1) Just how much you've had to bear, process, and grieve in your lifetime, and (2) how welcoming it is to be invited in to this stage of your journey. Vulnerable. Authentic. Vital. Just followed J.S. Parks on IG. I suppose we all have much to learn, and much to offer. Blessings to you and your family.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Thank you for sharing JS Park's book with us. Off to order it now.

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Apr 10Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you so much, Marcie. Ordering now for my mom and I. Looking forward to your conversation🙏💜

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Apr 11Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

In the last two years I have loss both my dear parents. Grief is disorienting and lingers with you. I’m learning to live with it. Thank you for sharing this Marcie. 💕

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Apr 11Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you for this recommendation. My only living sibling died last November, two weeks ahead of his birthday and the holiday. In the whirlwind of assuming care of our elderly mother (who had lived with him) and settling the affairs of his estate, I have not really had time to process the loss. This book feels quite timely.

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Apr 11Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Thank you for sharing your experiences of grief. It is so unpredictable and particular for each of us. I look forward to your conversation on May 7 and also love J S Park’s book and will order today!

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Apr 12Liked by Marcie Alvis Walker

Ah Marcie. I'm sending a big hug. I hope to buy the book and join you on the 7 May, time dependant.

I'm weirdly not scared by grief. Theres more to that part of my story but not for here, not for now.

Thank you for bearing your heart. I will not ameliorate your words but gently say: you dear one, in your words may have shown others a path to give themselves some mercy. Families and grief are complex micro galaxies.

You know: my best dearest friend is not good with grief. She hasn't visited me since mum died in late November. That's ok. I get it.

I love and cherish you and every day am amazed at the gift of meeting you here. 💜💖🙏

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