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Alvin Louis's avatar

Recovery comes in all shapes and sizes… and for myriad reasons. Some of us were a-holes, poor spouses or something less than generous… acknowledging someone’s journey to a better human beats chastising them for not being there yet.

Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

A compelling recovery story. It's inspiring what a little self-awareness, self-responsibility, a desire to be a better human, reaching out with goodwill, and forgiveness can do for one's heart and the heart of the world. Good to hear that the book is coming along. I like reading your stories, and I look forward to reading your book! Happy Holidays, Dee. Thank you for being a little part of my world.

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thanks so much Stephanie. I appreciate you. I hope you have a wonderful season.

Stephanie Raffelock's avatar

You and yours, as well!

Donna McArthur's avatar

Thank you SO much for sharing this wonderful story Dee. This is the kind of news I want to hear and what I want to read first thing in the morning. I also appreciated the explanation of your digital town square as I tend to completely avoid our digital town square due to the negative calling down of community members so it was good to get a reality check as you shone a different lens on it (and that's a very long sentence without punctuation🤣)

Sending you both warm wishes for a lovely Christmas💕

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Merry Christmas to you and yours Donna. Enjoy the snow. It’s 80 degrees here. Just seems wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. I question the ‘wisdom - couched in ‘humour..

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Oh Thomas. 🙄 Do try not to be such a bitter pill.

Allison Deraney's avatar

I enjoyed reading this. At first my mind went to - “Brandon. Brandon is the male equivalent to Karen.” 😅😅 Then I realized, oh wait. This gentlemen is repairing and that takes deep consideration.

I agree 💯 percent - this is recovery in action.

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thanks Allison. It took me while to get there in real like. I’m glad it came across in the story. Redemption. Forgiveness. Holiday themes as well as recovery, right?

Allison Deraney's avatar

Yes, both apply here. Glad you shared it with us.

Kary Knudtson's avatar

" POSITIVE VIBES ONLY "...

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Keep up the good work, Dee. Have an excellent holiday and a fab 2026!

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you Paul! Same to you💪🏻

Teyani Whitman's avatar

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.