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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

Incredible essay

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Angela Townsend's avatar

Thank you so much, Rebecca!

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Jessica Smock's avatar

It really is, isn't it?

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Marychris Melli's avatar

This is gorgeous. What a gifted writer you are. Thanks for sharing it 🤗

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Angela Townsend's avatar

Oh my goodness, you are too kind! Thank you, Marychris!

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Hilary Connors's avatar

Some of the most powerful writing I've encountered! Thank you!

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Angela Townsend's avatar

Hilary, your kind words made my morning. I'm grateful my story moved you. Thank you for your generosity of spirit!

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Lauren McGovern's avatar

Angela, I checked out more of your writing after you won READ Magazine's CNF contest this summer. Congratulations on another exceptional essay. I like how you blend all these strands together to build your piece. Keep going.

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Angela Townsend's avatar

Oh my goodness, Lauren, what a beautiful message to start my day. Thank you for your generosity of spirit!

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Amber Groomes,Ph.D. (she/her)'s avatar

I read once that cats are abused more than dogs because they are associated with femininity. I never knew what the proof was, but it felt true.

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Angela Townsend's avatar

That rings painfully true. Wow.

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