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Melissa Reilly's avatar

I love you honey.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Love you more!

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Nikki Campo's avatar

Oh how I loved this one! All the different "lights," all the unbearable lightness of being, the darkness of existing in light of what's happening, your beautiful soul on the page. Thank you for writing, always. <3

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thank you <3

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Linda Schreiner's avatar

Nice to “see” you, Abby!! I’ll have to check out the virtual event! (I’ve been bad about keeping up on TIJ posts!) I know you aren’t seeking compliments, but too bad! You look hot! ❤️😂👍🏼

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Oh okay, fine, I’ll take the compliment. TWIST MY ARM!!! ❤️😉

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

I'm so sorry about your mom, Abby. And I just started watching The Pitt. So good. Congrats on your weight loss! I briefly did WW, and it was such an eye-opener for me about what I was eating. Thanks for sharing!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks Heather!

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Meg Robson Mahoney's avatar

I was there 12 years ago with my mom, finding the light.

Best wishes and thanks for sharing your perspective, so much needed now.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks, Meg. And I’m sorry about your mom.

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Brian Watson's avatar

May your mother's memory be a blessing.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thank you!

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Anna Rollins's avatar

Abby, I'm so sorry about the loss of your wonderful mother.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks Anna

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Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️'s avatar

Thank you for sharing your three things. I'm sorry about your mom and love the 4 things to say. I'm currently caring for my mom and it's often a tough journey.

April is my month of clearing out. I've read Max Paxton and he has been instrumental in helping me remove items that connect to memories. I've also been watching Hoarders: Buried Alive, which is a powerful motivator!

I love your idea of removing 2 things a day. It's those baby steps that have a huge impact.

thank you!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Janine, my heart goes out to you. Wishing you the best with your mom and your household purge. Thanks so much for reading and for your condolences.

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kimberly standiford's avatar

love this‼️AND, i’ll be meeting suleika too one week from tomorrow 💜also I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers from the time I was 16 years old so I could relate to everything you wrote about

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I achieved lifetime status a few weeks ago. Literally the morning before my mom's funeral I was doing my final weigh-in for the sixth consecutive week. I'm still in awe at how effective the program is. So excited for you to meet Suleika! I'll be on the Zoom for the virtual event on Monday.

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kimberly standiford's avatar

I also wanted to say that I too had a "complicated" relationship with my mom and that part of your story also resonated with me!!! omg, it's getting close to showtime. I hope my flight to Philly is without incident, and that I wake up feeling healthy and strong and ready to meet two of my favorite creative icons!!!!!!!!!!!!

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kimberly standiford's avatar

ill be on the zoom also on monday from the 305🌴

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Rebecca Morrison's avatar

Love all of this!!!! Sending you a giant hug.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Right back atcha!

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