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Amy Paturel's avatar

I love everything about this… And I can feel your struggle so intensely. I have been there myself. Your essay? It may just nudge me in a similar direction. Thank you for sharing your truth so beautifully. And that writer? I have met her in person. She is everything you expect her to be and more. I fell in love with her first through her memoirs, not her fiction, but I promise you will soak up so much wisdom from her. I understand her latest memoir, the one that just got picked up, is a tour de force.

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

Thanks for understanding this so well, Amy! Excited to follow in your footsteps!

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Greer Williams's avatar

I have had the immense privilege of meeting this author and she is incredible—you will not regret one moment of this. I did a writing retreat in the fall that felt indulgent when I booked it, and I came away refreshed, rejuvenated and able to look at my work with new eyes—and a whole group of new writer friends. SO glad you are doing this.

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

That is amazing Greer!! I'm so excited to go and compare notes. Thanks for the validating the hype!

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Julie Hester's avatar

I am so glad you said yes to yourself. I think I know which writer this is and I am sure it will be so worth it. Please report back!

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

Thanks, Julie!! Will do. I loved your letter to little you!

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Mallory Trogdon's avatar

Reading your words is like receiving a warm hug! I love it!

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Betsy rhodes's avatar

Caroline!! I ate every word up. I wish we still lived in the same city so I could hear your stories!! And, of course, I am so glad you are going; I didn't want any other ending!

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

I wish we did, too, Betsy! xo

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Judy Goldman's avatar

I loved reading this, as I always love reading everything you write! Please, please let me know how this turns out. I think I know who the writer is -- and I'll be so curious to hear about her workshop! Hope it's glorious!

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

Yes, Judy! I can't wait to debrief with you.

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Kandace Chapple's avatar

Omg I loved this so much! I actually just did a weeklong writers retreat at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and I had the same internal debate - I have to tell you I’m so glad I went!!! The first few days were a little rough, giving myself permission to dive in, but I walked away feeling so fulfilled and inspired! Go and have fun! 🤩 I I went because I loved one of the authors but I walked away with a few new idols too!!!

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

Amazing!! I really like the idea of the new unknown idols! 🩷

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Staci Williams Seeley's avatar

Go, go, go! [party emoji]

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Cate Stern's avatar

I'm excited for you!

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

Come with ;)

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Laura Howell's avatar

Go, Caroline! Can’t wait to hear about it.

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Kate Morrison's avatar

I am so happy you are going too!! 💙

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Caroline Langerman's avatar

On the same theme: France pics are inspiring! xo

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Sarah Tieche Bender's avatar

Just finally had an easy morning read this and am SO proud of you. I went through this same mental wrestling match with myself about my MBA, but am so glad I went through it all.

Love your elegant descriptions, but am wondering - what enneagram are you?

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Millie Snyder's avatar

I love this!! Go!! And then tell us about it. You can have what you want. I know the nights crying in the dark on my side of the bed. Go

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