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Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thank you for such a powerful share, Brian.

Brian Callaway's avatar

Thank you Dr. Dana for featuring the story. Can't wait for another collaboration. And thank you for doing the work that you do.

Rita's avatar

“We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it” Thank you for sharing what I don’t want to forget and what I need yo remember to continue amends to myself, my parents and my children 💜

Brian Callaway's avatar

For me, it's impossible to forget. Every day my past affects my reactions, decisions, everything. Owning it has been key to stopping this generational trauma. Thanks for your comment. Keep going. You're doing the work.

Jackie AK's avatar

Wonderfully written….so poignant 💔

Brian Callaway's avatar

Thank you Jackie. Means a lot.

Jenny Noble Anderson's avatar

Beautifully written. I felt every word.

Brian Callaway's avatar

Thank you for your kind words Jenny. Means a lot.

Kristen Crocker's avatar

Such a vivid memory and so much conveyed in that grocery store trip -- and oh, the "triage" of waking up. Grateful that you get to pass a new legacy to your children! ❤️‍🩹

Brian Callaway's avatar

Thanks for reading Kristen and for taking the time to leave a comment.

Lawnin's avatar

Whoa ... powerful and readable. I feel like reading it again, and again

Brian Callaway's avatar

Lawnin! Your comment made my day. Thank you for reading it twice.

C.P. Alemdar's avatar

Thank you for sharing. So beautiful and so relatable.

Brian Callaway's avatar

Hi CP! Thank you. So glad it landed.

Robin Beers's avatar

Oof. I felt this. Thank you. 💜

Brian Callaway's avatar

When it comes to this stuff, Oof is the highest compliment a writer can get. Thank you Robin.