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Sep 16Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio, Amelia Wilson

Caroline is the best. Such a tender, warm, funny, and generous writer! A joy to read ✨💛

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so glad you enjoyed the interview - I have "I love you. Keep going." replaying in my mind!

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Sep 16Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio, Amelia Wilson

I’m new to your substack! I’ve been a reader of Caroline’s since she was on Cup Of Jo! She’s marvelously talented, and this was a great read.

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welcome Amanda! thank you so much for reading - I feel very honored that Caroline shared her wisdom with me and my readers.

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Sep 16Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio, Amelia Wilson

I'm new to substack this year and found Caroline here, her words are empowering and things that I come back to from time to time. Really enjoyed this interview. And really dig "I love you, keep going"!!

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"I love you. Keep going" is a truly great mantra! Welcome - I'm so glad you found Caroline - and me, too!

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Sep 15Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

Caroline, following the lead of children and animals is so perfect and on-point. I also need to follow your lead and leave the house immediately after waking up!

So much wisdom here…Amelia, this is such a wonderful series. ❤️

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making space between sleep and screens is very smart!

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Sep 14Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

I love Caroline have been following her writing for years since she was with Cup of Jo, this is a wonderful essay filled to the brim of wisdom and kindness to self and others. I’m sure to return to it again and again. I needed this today! Signing off now to go for a walk :) Thank you x

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So glad you read it at a time you needed it! ❤️

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Thank you very much, Ceridwen. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it. (And I hope you have a lovely walk!)

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Sep 13Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio, Amelia Wilson

"I love you. Keep going". Words to live by! Thank you for the reminder as I'd heard them long ago but had forgotten (thank you, perimenopausal brain).

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Can't get enough reminders! 😉

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Sep 13Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio, Amelia Wilson

Loved this! Two of my faves in one post!

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Thank you, Jolene!

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thank you for reading!

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

Caroline is an incredible writer. Her words tend to stick with me, whether she's talking about her relationship with her mom in "I've Been Writing This Essay My Whole Life," to the bizarre delight of watching a community come together to watch a guy eat a barrel of cheeseballs. 10/10, cannot recommend enough.

Loved this interview, thanks to you both for making it happen!

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Sep 16Liked by Amelia Wilson

Couldn’t agree with this more!

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Amy, this is the nicest comment (maybe ever). Thank you so much for the kind words, and for reading.

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I truly think about the cheeseball guy a lot! Way more than seems healthy!! Thank you for reading. ❤️

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

ME TOO, I’m glad I’m not alone!! 😂

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

I adore Caroline. She always leaves you feeling loved and hugged after experiencing her words.

Absolutely loved: I love you. Keep going.

Putting it on the back of her shirt to give fellow runners a boost is so very her. Amazing. ❤️‍🔥

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Thank you, Jenovia. The adoration is very mutual.

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I love her way of thinking about "experiences" more specifically when it comes to "buying" happiness - books and art to keep curiosity and learning alive.

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

I love this new series! and also the sticker chart idea!

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Sep 14Liked by Caroline Cala Donofrio

Yes, gold! I’m going to do this

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The sticker chart is genius, especially when you don't have a traditional boss!

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

Oh, so beautiful!! Caroline is so wise and tender and funny and gifted. I loved getting this glimpse into her big heart! Yes to all of it! ❤️

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Thank you, Jane ❤️

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thank you for reading and yes, Caroline is the absolute best!

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Sep 13Liked by Amelia Wilson, Caroline Cala Donofrio

Really loved this :')

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Thank you, Henah! So glad you enjoyed it.

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Caroline is truly wise and wonderful!

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