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Ben Wakeman's avatar

Just now catching up to this post. So happy to be introduced to Kara here. What a beautiful and powerful calling to write from a place of such loss. I look forward to reading more.

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Yes, I've really enjoyed getting to know Kara, her writing, her mission, her energy really touch me. Thanks Ben!

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you, Ben!

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Michael Edward's avatar

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Both of you wrote with such grace and humility and openness. This was a truly wonderful interview.

There was so much that stuck out to me, but the two lines I pulled below, from Kara were especially profound.

“To say it plainly: this little book of ours has kept me alive. I know of no other reason to keep going.”

“Why else be a writer if you can’t decide to shape the truth? Since memory is already a distortion, then why not?”

Thank you both :)

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Thank you Michael! It's a tough subject, widowhood, but Kara has made poetry out of it.

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Michael Edward's avatar

She most certainly has :)

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you!

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you!!!

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

Wow, thank you for introducing me to Kara’s wisdom. I have some reading/watching/learning to do!

And beautifully written opening Troy.

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Thanks Kim!

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you so much!

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you for this opportunity! I am very touched.

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

My pleasure, my dear.

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