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Sandy Smith's avatar

I loved reading this! I am not thankful for your trauma, but I am thankful for your healing. And I just want to say that the fully you Janyne—the salty Janyne—is the Janyne God has used to encourage me and the Janyne I have grown to treasure.

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

Thank you for these words. And for coming to see us. That visit gets mentioned a couple times coming up so be prepared! It was important in so many ways.

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Sandy Smith's avatar

As it was important in so many ways for us.

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Valeri Barnes's avatar

Congratulations on such an auspicious anniversary! Every time you write, you inspire me. As I read this post and all of the points of growth in it, I almost wanted to list them. Copy them. Use them. It really is a glorious read. Big hugs!

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

Thank you Valeri, for this and for being part of my journey!

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Pat Tremaine's avatar

What a special week for you and what an amazing journey you have been on. It’s been a pleasure to have known you through many years of it. Grateful for our friendship though we are on opposite sides of the pond. True friendships know no distance. I love the fully you and your sense of humour

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

You are right, true friendships know no distance. And the fully me never lost her sense of humor! 🙂

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HeartScribe's avatar

What a special week for you, Janyne. Your words resonate and lift my spirit so many days, and I bless the day I discovered you via that class I'd registered for at ATI. That led me to your books, your story, your heart, and the hope of healing. I love your writing and the treasure you are to us all. Happy 10th!

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

Thank you Victoria, I am also so glad you discovered me through ATI. I am honored that my writing has been able to life your spirits. I often feel helpless in how to help--but I can write! :-)

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HeartScribe's avatar

You sure can! Love what you're sharing! The saying 'when the student is ready, the teacher appears' seems fitting. Keep writing - we need to hear from you.

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Annette Brummett's avatar

I think I love this post the most! What a journey.. what a gift.. and what an inspiration!

I also love that my mom knows the fully you Janyne.. and that because of that she brought our lives back together and that a few roads converged to begin my one healing journey. I love that there are days and moments in my own life where I am fully Annette, something I have never been before and as I continue this journey and I know that one day.. that will just be the only Annette there is!

Thankful for you and the work you have done and continue to do!

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

Ahhh Dear Annette, I often feel your mom smiling down on both of us. Watching you heal has been a gift to me. The Annette I know is an amazing woman!

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