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Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️'s avatar

Truly appreciated these letters and this article about the differences with sympathy, empathy, and compassion. This can help a friend who's grieving or going through a difficult time. Very often, people don't know to say or to know that they don't have to say or fix anything, just hold space.

Brené Brown's video is fabulous. "I know what it's like and you're not alone."

"I don't know what to say but I'm glad you told me."

Really priceless😊

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Victoria has created a wonderful place of healing. It’s quite unique. I’m so happy this resonated with you!

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Victoria's avatar

I think you'll be touched by Janine's letter, and also her publication, Cathy. xo

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Hannah Torkelson's avatar

This just happened to be exactly what I needed today. Thank you!!

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Victoria's avatar

I'm glad, Hannah. Some days, a blanket of empathy restores the soul. xo

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Hannah Torkelson's avatar

Most days! 💗

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Remarkable project that is highly relevant and needed for the times we are living in. Thanks for taking on this and sharing.

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Victoria's avatar

Thanks, Paulette! Exactly! Thank you for sharing — enabling the network of empathy and compassion to spread further!

The project continues next week with a slightly different angle.

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Thank you, Paulette. The letters Victoria shares are incredibly inspiring. I’m so happy you enjoyed the post!

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Hello Victoria and Cathy,

I really needed to listen to this today. Thank you for the deep girl that all of these writers have undergone to understand true compassion, and empathy.

Actually, beyond understanding but living it.

Thank you for a beautiful project !

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Victoria's avatar

Thanks, Prajna! Sending some hugs. I agree with Cathy and would add that I still think of you as 'The Soulful Crone'. Keep shining hon. xoxo

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Thank you, Victoria, You understand the load of caregiving. I have little time to create as I want, and a new name is coming for my Substack. I need to just do it. THX for your kind words. hugs back to you.

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Victoria's avatar

Ooohhh now I'm intrigued. Take care, dear one. Whenever you press that button, there are a lot of us who'll be by your side.

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Aww sweet.

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Thank you for this, Prajna! You are someone who embodies compassion and empathy, and it is especially meaningful to receive this from you! ❤️

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Hey Cathy, also good to hear more about your early family life. I am sorry for that, and it is this kind of exclusion that teaches us to find extended family. I am glad to know a small part of who you are.

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Dr Rachel Molloy's avatar

such a beautiful project, Victoria. Thank you for summarising it so well, and your words of wisdom along the way.

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Victoria's avatar

Thanks to you, Rachel! I appreciate you and your support. xo

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