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Oh, Tolly, this hit me in the gut for many reasons.

I knew you were referencing the TH song right from the beginning. (A past partner sent me this song, and it still haunts me.)

The freedom expressed in your story brought me back to a fulfilling trip to nude hot springs retreat where I engaged with "my people."

I also do burlesque, so songs, storytelling, and emphasis on certain moves/positions have become a balm of self-care and recognition of body autonomy.

I just kept nodding and heavy-sighing through your piece. Thank you.

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❤️ Thank you Desiree! Reminds me (oddly enough) of Jesus in the Bible, saying: “taste and see.” Once you *tasted* bodily joy and freedom, you’ve changed — and healed a bit — as a person.

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So beautiful! Your honesty and thoughtfulness. I get it - the sense of freedom that we don't always get enough of and are sometimes surprised at when/ where/how we feel it. Love you and your curiosity!

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Love you so so much Ross. Thank you!!

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Beautiful.

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Thank you Kyle.

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I love this so so much and I died at the banana pasties bit 😂 they were a hit

As always, I love reading your creations 🫶🏽

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🍌 🍌 ALWAYS a hit. Thank you sweet Alexa!!

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I love these life moments. The ones where we can reflect on how to things that are not obviously connected are in fact very connected. I hope your Home turns out to be fine and that if they are not fine, they will be quickly. Also, I’m sure you looked amazing in your outfit ❤️

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LOVE YOU Toi. <3 <3 <3

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“Not rude, just toning down the people-pleaser part of myself that will happily cut off a finger if it gets you to like me.”

Funny, relatable, and richly rendered! Thank you for this newsletter and sharing your reflections, beloved.

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Lelia, it delights me to the center of my soul that you know which lines I especially wanted expressed (and appreciated. :) Thank you writer friend! Can't wait to connect soon more deeply!!

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Hi, Tolly: Key post about our bodies, our lives. Please check your email about December for Inner Life? xx Mary

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Horton Technique! That’s a perfect perfect key phrase for this piece Rich. Thanks so much for those kind words, and for always getting what I’m trying to do here.

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