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Jan 21Liked by Kate Speer

Thank you for this summary introduction. Nice job!

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Thank you, Joan! ox

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Jan 22Liked by Kate Speer

Needed this reminder from Dr. Waffle tonight! Thank you for sharing your story for us, I can’t imagine how hard it must be to put yourself out there over and over, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you ❤️ sending so much love and snugs 💜

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Waffle reminders for the win always! and though it is undoubtedly exhausting, it is also such an honor. So it's a both. My hope is also that this podcast can be a lasting resource, at least for a while -- a place to point people without having to tell it over and over hahaha. xoxo

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Needed this, thanks Kate! We are not our diagnoses!

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LOVE YOU CHRIS!!! and AMEN!!!

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Jan 22Liked by Kate Speer

So good to hear your story all in one place. I am in awe if what you are doing for us. Can't thank you enough 💜 💜💜

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So grateful to have you here, CC 💜 💜💜

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Jan 22Liked by Kate Speer

Words cannot begin to express how grateful I am for your courage and tenacity. 💜❤️💜❤️

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Thank you. So grateful for you and this incredible space. 💜💜💜

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Jan 22Liked by Kate Speer

Thank you so so much for your heart, mind, and story 💜💜💜

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Thank you, Laura 💜💜💜

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Jan 24Liked by Kate Speer

You are an absolute GD WARRIOR and HERO to hear your story again and all together in one place like this is just so eye opening how hard you’ve fought, so so so happy you’re here with us today and are so brave to be so open. Just THANK YOU KATE. So much love 💜

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Thank you, Shannon 💜💜💜 So much.

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Jan 24Liked by Kate Speer

This is such a good intro to you, Kate. Thanks for pushing through to make it - that could not have been easy.

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Thank you, Elaine!! and it definitely kicked my booty a bit hahahha. Glad I did it though -- and so grateful that you listened and are still here with me 💜💜💜

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Jan 25Liked by Kate Speer

We are not our diagnoses 🫶🏻

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Louder for people in the back! 💜💜💜 xoxo

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Jan 26Liked by Kate Speer

Thank you so much for sharing your story and thank you for still being here ❤️ I tutor a boy who has autism and ADHD and your explanation of what you experienced in school really helped me to understand him. His family are against medication sadly… I think it could help him so much. He also has mood swings and shows signs of OCD. I just wish I could help him more!

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You are there and that is an incredible thing. There is of course so much power in wanting to help more. AND you are already doing such great work. Hope you can give yourself credit for that too. xoxo 💜💜💜

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Thank you so much for your kind words Kate xoxo ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you for sharing your story and being a testament to the power of individual tenacity. The generosity you’ve shown in bringing the entirety of your experience to this community is truly inspiring. I am a newcomer to your journey but have been living my own experience with mental illness for thirty-five years. I feel honored and privileged to hear what you’ve been through and transcended. Peace and joy to you, Kate.

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Just finished listening!! I do not struggle with mental illness but I follow you because I believe in this platform and your advocacy. I began following you because of the dog connection but my support for you has transformed. I believe you are doing what you were meant to do!! You are a brilliant human who is such an asset to this space. I am grateful for you and you are certainly Enough ❤️💜

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Your life story is truly amazing as well as the way you spoke. Thank you for your courage.

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