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Barbara Jean Miller's avatar

Amazing story about them and touching letter. You will inspire others to do the same.

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Joy E. Held's avatar

Thank you, Barb. I'm humbled at the thought of inspiring others, but it follows rightly as much of my lifelong inspiration comes from my Roro. Be well, friend.

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Diana's avatar

Wonderful letter! I used to work in a PR agency and the boss dictated angry letters to some of our clients, which I then typed up. He read them with great satisfaction and then said, "We won't send this one, Diana."

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Joy E. Held's avatar

Thank you, Diana. I love that you have an unsent letter story to share. They are good tools for letting off steam. I'm curious what you did with the one's "We won't send"? Be well, friend.

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Diana's avatar

Tore them up!

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Debbie Burke's avatar

What a moving tribute to your precious aunt, Joy. I really like the idea of writing unsent letters and will share that with classes I teach.

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Joy E. Held's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, Debbie. Unsent letter is a powerful exercise. Aunt Roro will continue to 'receive' one on her birthday until I can't write them any longer. Be well, writing friend.

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