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Rachel's avatar

For someone who does have an online presence, I am just learning Substack and never saw this post…but it is so good I couldn’t help but comment! Proud of you. 🫶🏼

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Julie-Anne Lee, CEC's avatar

Yes! Yes! and some more YES! xoxo

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Mr. Jreft's avatar

What an amazing step forward. We all welcome you. And look forward to your beautifully written pieces.

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Yousra's avatar

I'm so proud of you for taking this brave step forward! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you -- what an honor! Love you ❤️

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Nilou Razai's avatar

I have no doubt this was a hard decision, but it brings me such joy to see your name.

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Christine Dabbs's avatar

I know how private you are in your life, and to me, I think that is an alright choice. With everything going on in this world protecting yourself through anonymity is ok. However, stepping forward, out of the shadow of anonymity shows great strength and I applaud you for that.

On another note, I don’t feel I have ever embarked on a heroic quest, but played everything in my life safe. Responsibility was my mantra back in the 1970’s and 80’s, working and raising my girls. I was always to afraid to face an OMG moment. Maybe now is the time!

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Noushin Vahabzadeh's avatar

Afareen Francesca! A courageous brave step forward.

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Rachel Raskin's avatar

You did it! So proud of you and so excited. 💕💕

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Kat's avatar

What a brave, brave step! So incredible to see an FF sign off 🤍

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Amy Fields's avatar

Here’s to welcoming in even more growth, more vulnerability, more ownership, and more self-acceptance! Welcome, Francesca! xo

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Lori's avatar

I love every word of this. Congratulations on your coming out (or rather, your stepping in…to yourself 💗).

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