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May More's avatar

I have said before, u should write a screenplay of your life to be made into a film! Some really not nice things have gone on but u are a true trusting soul and karma will out!

I remember u told me to listen to that book when i needed something to do those long nights while my partner was waiting for a heart op - I will never forget it - and thank you for recommending it.

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

I have actually started writing my life story, not so much to make it into a screenplay, but for me to work through everything, and see what memories come back to me while I write. Who knows what will happen with it once I'm done.

You are very welcome, I'm happy to know they got you through those long, tough nights 💜

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Diana C.'s avatar

By naming what had happened, this was a huge and necessary act of self-healing! I'm speechless, Marie. It was so brave and powerful.

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

Thank you, Diana!

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Dani Ramos's avatar

This is so relatable for so many. I love how you break it down into quietly showing how our thoughts are a result of the things we have been through, not only the obvious abuse, but also the insidious elements that now stand out. It's wild to look back and think that just wasn't right, why did I think it was?

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

I think this whole process of thinking about it, and examining it from all sides, is a part of how we work through it, how we heal. At least, that's the way it works for me.

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Dani Ramos's avatar

I completely agree, understanding all the nuances is so helpful in recovering from it.

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Cynthia Shultes, PharmD's avatar

Marie,

Oh how I can relate. Good job finding your way out of the cycle. Bravo and many blessings to you.

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

Thank you, Cynthia. Sorry to hear this is relatable. Blessings to you too!

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

Powerful!

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

Oh, Marie. My gut is churning. You've endured more than your fair share in this lifetime, my friend. It's too much. I know. Thank you for always sharing with complete vulnerability. It's inspiring, Marie. May's right. Your life should be a Netflix series. I hear that ;) 🤍

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

There's something I've said a lot in the past few years, and I think it even appeared in my writing once: I think my life was meant to be difficult. Thank you for your kind comment, Marcia, and I don't know about a Netflix series, but who knows. I am currently writing my story, starting with my birth...

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

I hear you, Marie, I think about my own life in the same way. At least we have all this fantastic writing material that will help and inspire others (and hopefully make Netflix series :)))

Your writing an autobiography rather than a memoir then? If you’re starting from birth and moving through it chronically, I mean. Best of luck my friend. I’ll look forward to that book!! 🤍

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

I am indeed going to write my autobiography, although much of it will be memoir, I guess. I think it will help me make sense of so many things.

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

Mine did that for me, Marie. It’s such an extraordinary experience. Sending all the good vibes, my friend 🤍🤍🤍

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

🤍❤️🤍

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Rebecca Romanelli's avatar

Thank you for your courage and vulnerability in sharing your story Marie.

It was direct and powerful. Just what the subject calls for. 💎🌹

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

Thank you for reading and commenting, Rebecca!

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