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Frank Gerdeman's avatar

Once again you have engaged, moved, and inspired me - this particular piece is especially poignant as many of our clients have visible (and invisible) disabilities. Working with them to ensure safe, equitable access to even basic needs is eye-opening, moving, maddening (in terms of barriers). Your reminiscence is a reminder of the value (and the difficulty) of simple human connection. Keep writing, my friend and keep challenging us all to be better....

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MC Coolidge's avatar

And the work you do is so very important, Frank ... Thank you for reading and commentin.

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Maureen Maguire's avatar

Once again, so beautiful and moving. So introspective. We all learn from your examination of everyday life!

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MC Coolidge's avatar

Well, I just appreciate you so much for being a subscriber and for commenting!

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Ann Flynn's avatar

I read this last night, MC, and I’m still thinking about it today. Thinking about times when I should have gone the extra mile, tried harder. Thanks for starting this conversation

in my head💕

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MC Coolidge's avatar

Thank you, Ann -- for reading and giving it some thought .... xoxoxo

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Diana Katavolos's avatar

MC, you ALWAYS leave me thinking. Thank you for the willingness to go deep + create a place for us to delve deeper as well.

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MC Coolidge's avatar

Thank you -- as ALWAYS -- for reading and commenting, Di. xoxo p.s. Happy Valentine's Day weekend ;)

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Diana Katavolos's avatar

XO2U2

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Tom Matrullo's avatar

Such a fine piece - provocative both of uncomfortable inward recognitions and of wondering why these thresholds between persons always seem so much more nerve-wracking in this country than in other countries. Thank you for the provocation!

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MC Coolidge's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful read, Tom. and for taking the time to comment -- much appreciated and you bring up a good point about how disability is regarded in different countries.

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