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dany arras's avatar

Oh girl. “ Wishing did one everything differently that first time around”. I feel you deeply in this. Going through something very similar. Thank you for putting your experience into words and sharing them. Here’s to both of us getting a calmer second swim 🥂

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Iona Italia's avatar

Yes, indeed, Danny!

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Isabel Lugo Jarboe's avatar

What an experience. The Second Swim is an excellent name for your newsletter.

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Iona Italia's avatar

Thank you so much, Isabel!

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Kate Housden's avatar

So beautifully written Iona, I loved reading your story and resonated deeply with your words. I have so many hopes and dreams for my own second swim. Thank you for sharing

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Iona Italia's avatar

Thank you so much! I hope your second swim is tranquil and refreshing.

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Kannagi Bear Kid's avatar

“a description of the storm from the safety of shore” some like the shore; some revel in The Storm.

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Iona Italia's avatar

Indeed!

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Iona Italia's avatar

Thank you, Sofia!

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Iona Italia's avatar

Thank you so much, Marian! May all your future seas be tranquil. xxx

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