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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

I'm so glad you decided to share this, Cathy. This moment seems the perfect time to talk about the idea of belonging. It's something we all crave, and yet it is often so elusive. I loved hearing how you've found your place of belonging in the big city, and I can so relate to being an outlier ... not exactly a hermit, but also not fully at home. And I SO agree about the value of connecting with "strangers" - even if it's only intermittently or through small exchanges. After all, once you've made the connection, you're no longer strangers. When I'm on my daily rounds walking dogs, it cheers me immensely to run into familiar faces (both human and canine) and have brief, impromptu chats about nothing and everything. It makes the whole world feel friendlier.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

This is such a refreshing piece to read Cathy—this week especially. I think of growing into a place as putting down roots. You sound to have a good network.

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