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Diane Langley's avatar

Thank you for writing this in a new year. Your words give breathing space around what is so difficult in being female in this present culture.

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Jessica Leigh Allen's avatar

I really enjoyed this piece Caroline, especially these statements, That what has come before should educate and inform that which comes after, is of prime importance. If we have no elders, however flawed, to trust and learn from, we have no roots. I am doing my best to become a good elder, before I become an ancestor, and I do that through continuing to learn and practice, by sharing practical knowledge and by writing." I am fully immersed in my ancestry right now and have learned so very much about those who've come before me. I am fortunate to still have my mother to talk with about my ancestors and - as you said - I strive to share as much of my gained knowledge as possible.

Also...thank you for including the audio version of your essay, it was a pleasure to listen to.

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