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Gary Rintelmann's avatar

Courtney, I am sorry to learn of your Grandmother's passing. You speak of her so beautifully. Your thoughts on grief are heartfelt and eloquent. Far from sentimental, how you plan to live with, and live beyond grief, is pure. The path will be difficult. All the power of the Universe to you.

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courtney summers's avatar

Thank you, Gary--this is just as heartfelt. Thank you for this incredibly kind and generous comment. My family and I appreciate it.

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Jessica Ann Hill's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you love ❤️

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courtney summers's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica. I appreciate that.

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Jade Timms's avatar

Sending you love. I’m coming up on the third anniversary of my nan’s death--I miss her so much still.

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courtney summers's avatar

time doesn't make it easier but just shifts the grief around in different ways--I'm sorry for your loss too and appreciate your condolences, Jade, thank you.

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Kristine Campbell's avatar

Courtney, I'm very sorry. Thank you for sharing your grief and for allowing us into some of the cherished memories you hold of your beloved grandmother. May peace and fortitude nourish you as you navigate the now-familiar tunnel and reground yourself in daylight.

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courtney summers's avatar

This is such a beautiful comment and it means a lot to me. Thank you so so much.

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bidisha das's avatar

I’m so sorry, Courtney. As you said, it’s got to get better. ❤️

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courtney summers's avatar

Thank you, Bidisha. I appreciate it 💗

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Nina Graue's avatar

Courtney, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I send you virtual comfort.

Please, please do not give up this story you are wrestling with! What you have written here is exquisitely passionate and vulnerable. I can feel your emotions through the words. Given that, you must continue. I always look forward to what you write.

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courtney summers's avatar

That's so kind of you to say, Nina. I appreciate your condolences, your kind words, and your trust in my process. It was just such a nice thing to wake up to--thank you.

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Whitney Crispell's avatar

Thank you for this ♥️ sending you love and peace

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courtney summers's avatar

💖💖💖💖💖💖

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Annika's avatar

Sending you so much love.

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courtney summers's avatar

💗💗💗

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Jessica's avatar

I'm sorry for your loss. What a moving piece. Sending you light and care.

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courtney summers's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica. I appreciate that.

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Zakiya N. Jamal's avatar

I needed this today. Thank you. 🤍

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courtney summers's avatar

I hope you are ok through whatever necessitated it and that said, I'm glad it was well timed. Thank you for reading, Zakiya. 💗

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Morgan York's avatar

💛💛💛

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courtney summers's avatar

💗💗💗

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alvin.mp4's avatar

Love you, Courtney. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. <333

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courtney summers's avatar

💗 Alvin. Thank you so much.

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Emily Slaney's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔😭 sending love & hugs & thoughts.

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courtney summers's avatar

thank you so so much, Emily. I really appreciate it.

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Kat Howard's avatar

Thinking of you.

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courtney summers's avatar

Thank you, Kat. I appreciate it.

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Susan S.'s avatar

Hans Christian Andersen said "Where words fail, music speaks" - your words ARE music 💗 Beautiful newsletter.

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courtney summers's avatar

💗💗💗

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L Theodoora's avatar

Sending you all the 💜💜

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courtney summers's avatar

That is so kind & is so appreciated. Thank you.

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