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By Sarah Steele's avatar

Okay, I know I already commented over on Kimberly's site, but I just want to say one more time, in the words of a silly character in our Mrs. Piggle Wiggle read-aloud, "ZOWIE!" You're a lovely writer.

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Deidre Braley's avatar

OOOOHH Sarah. THANK you. Your comment cracked me up 😂

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Reba's avatar

Deidre, I love this so much! I just want to keep reading more of your writing!

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Deidre Braley's avatar

Reba, thank you! That makes me so happy, knowing that you're reading & enjoying it. I love having you here.

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Lisa Thompson's avatar

You are relatable by being honest about the seasons of life we experience. Your rawness reminds us we are human and vulnerable.

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Deidre Braley's avatar

Thank you, Lisa. I really wanted to write "The Shape I Take" because I wanted to capture that super-specific season of late-pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It's easy, after the fact, to forget how 'raw' it really feels. And I didn't want to forget. Thanks for joining me in that space!

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Kimberly Phinney's avatar

Such a beautiful poem and essay!!! So blessed you shared it with us!

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Deidre Braley's avatar

Thanks Kimberly. It was so much fun! There's so much that is behind every single poem, so it's such a treat to be able to explain it in such depth!

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