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You did it. You started your way through. I read this and loved it, and felt it, and saw you; I’m going back to read it again. Great start. Thank you.

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Thank you so much, Christy!

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I absolutely love you to death. You give voice to those of us who suffered in silence, marked "different" because no one knew how what to do with us. And you do it with so much humanity and grace. Thank you for having the courage to speak on our behalf. You are enough.

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These words. Thank you so much for them.

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Thank you Kate! - I also was bullied in school as a child by my classmates. A experience of a teacher making fun of me in front of my class as a child ( for forgetting my maths) further exacerbated my anxiety. It's really beautiful to read of the special bond you have had with dogs since you were young. The girls are so lucky to have you ❤️

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and I you :) -- so grateful you are here with me.

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I am so happy for your first post. Congratulations! It was perfect. Writing = Doing, no judgements, no right or wrong. Just write.

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Thank you!! and wonderful reminder!

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Omg your writing is amazing I feel like i was with you. Be so proud of what uou have done and are doing for so many. Stay strong ❤️🐾

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Thank you so much!

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Wow! Kate. This is just so wonderfully beautiful! What an absolutely amazing soul you have. So thankful for Trouble for loving you in a way the world was still yet incapable of doing. ❤️

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Thank you -- so glad to have you here.

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You are such a gift to this world. Endless thanks for your bravery. Love you so much xoxo

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So grateful to have you here. The girls and I love you right back!

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Thank you Kate. Love you. Stay strong.

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The girls and I love you right back!

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Just so excellent Kate. Thank you! #katestrong

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Thank you -- so much 💜

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Kate! I am just so proud of you. I wish I could give you the biggest hug. This pulled at every bit of my heart, and I can't wait to read more- because I know the story keeps going. I know as hard as everything was and is, your story keeps going. You are still here. Wholly human. Real. Brave. You are all of us. I'm just so damn proud. 💜

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Thank you so much 💜 So incredibly grateful to have you here along the way.

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From my love of The Dogist and your IG account, and of course our shared love of BMDs, I am continually amazed by you. Your wisdom and courage are an inspiration to so many and so needed at this crazy time. Your talents are boundless!! ❤️❤️

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Thank you so much, Jane. Truly. 💜

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Kate, you have such a beautiful way with words. Truly a gift. Thank you for sharing yourself as you are with us. What an honor.

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So grateful to have you here. And I do believe, the honor is all mine. 💜

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First thing I read today. You are truly a gifted writer 🧡

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Thank you so much. You have no idea how much that means to me. I struggled with words through high school. Truly, such a compliment. 💜

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I want to hug baby Kate. I want to hug Trouble. I want to hug adult Kate. I want to hug baby Tug. I want to hug Dr. Waffle. Sending you all my love and hugs, pretty much every day.

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The intention is felt and hopefully - one day - we will. 💜

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Kate, you are AMAZING! I love your writing, your strength, your bravery and transparency. Can't wait to read more, your story gives hope to all of us.

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Thank you so much 💜 I am so grateful to have you here with us.

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This is everything! Reading your story is amazing and engrossing and I just want to hug you.

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So grateful to have you here. Truly 💜

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