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E. Jean Carroll's avatar

Atoosa! Great Heavens!

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E. Jean Carroll's avatar

Now let me go back and read your essay! The headline nearly croaked me!

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Louise19's avatar

Continued prayers on your road to recovery!! You are a warrior queen!!!❤️

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thank you! And Wow! What a compliment!!! ❤️

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Jamie Gibbs's avatar

My Godmother would always say "Fear doesn't come from God. It comes from evil. Don't let evil steal your joy." You embody this statement. If there ever is anyone that can face this with strength and love it is you! Praying that God brings you peace and comfort through this journey. Oh, never worry about being absent from here. You have built this community and we will wait patiently until you have something you want to share.

Sending love,

Jamie

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thanks for your love. I feel it. ❤️

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Linda Cox's avatar

I’m thinking of you, loving you, so proud of you and sending you positive energy from every corner of my mind and body.

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

What a beautiful message Linda. Thank you. You’ve always been a great supporter. ❤️

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allie's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this. Hope you are able to recover and feel healthy very soon.

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

I will! Thank you! ❤️

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Chris R's avatar

When you see something via a lense and projected onto a monitor that’s growing inside you- wow. Who invited you to this party, this body? Don’t fight it, a teacher said the other day, while at the same time get the medical interventions necessary. Don’t know if I could give it up, the fight, but thought it was worth repeating. Best wishes

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Surrender is my way too. In situations like this, I surrender. I don’t see that as giving up. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

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Genevieve Monsma's avatar

Wishing you a speedy recovery, free of fear xoxo

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Yessss! Thank you Gen! ❤️

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Mari's avatar

the love is definitely coming your way. sending that and healing, too.

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thank you! Swimming in the love as I type. ❤️

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Krista Bennett DeMaio's avatar

"Everything 'good' in my life came from this fear." Ohh, how I can relate to this line.

Sending all the healing vibes your way. Xx

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thanks sis. ❤️

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Sara Lieberman's avatar

Your words will *always* be valuable to those of us who care for, admire and appreciate you -- no matter when or how you decide to share. Sending you even more love + light + strength as you power through giving this uninvited visitor the boot. ❤️

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Sara from Paris and Seventeen! 😜 Love you. Thank you. ❤️

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Pam B's avatar

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery Atoosa!

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thank you! I feel good! Already went to see a movie! 🥰

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Joanne w's avatar

Praying for your my dear friend ❤️

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Atoosa Rubenstein's avatar

Thanks Cha Cha. I got this! ❤️

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