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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

It's great to find you, here, Ali! Keep writing!

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Lisa Marie's avatar

I'm a twentysomething, but I would agree the beginnings are always the hardest. Sometimes the next obvious thing seems the hardest too. I love seeing the diversity of writers on here of all ages and backgrounds and am excited to read your Substack.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Yes! For sure... and thank you for reading and commenting!

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CindyC's avatar

I look forward to your next post Ali! I am most grateful that you were put on my path. This writing project of yours is nudging me to put forward a personal project that I've had on the back burning for some time too! Thanks for the inspiration ✨️

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you Cindy! I’m so glad we connected as well and glad I can inspire you to do your big thing! Go for it!

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Heather Johnson Durocher's avatar

I'm so excited to read this and I can't wait for more, Ali! :)

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thanks Heather, for your inspiration and encouragement too!

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Amy's avatar

I love that we’re doing parallel hard, obvious things at the same time! Go us! Seriously, way to do the thing that you e been dreaming of. Can’t wait to read more and so glad you’re in my life!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

"Parallel hard obvious things! " Love that... and glad you are in my life too! You make me feel like a wise elder with something to say :)

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Susan T's avatar

Always love learning more about you and all the things that run through your mind! ❤️

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you Susan! I appreciate you taking the time to read.

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Christine Tibbits's avatar

Way to be brave. I look forward to reading more. You do say obviously a lot! 😎

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you Christine! Glad you took the time to read, comment and share <3

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The Vermonters's avatar

Great post Ali…love the phrase “next obvious thing” , a wonderful way to live life….happy to have met you 🫶

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Oh Krista! Thank you!!!!! How perfect that you are my first reader and comment! I am so glad that meeting you was one of those "things" <3

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