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Carrie McDermott's avatar

Excellent insight and it makes me realize that's the feeling I had too: unsafe. You're not the only one. Life is too complicated and beautiful to be one side or the other. Thank you for sharing, and that young hawk that feels safe was put in your path for this very reason. I appreciate your conservation work and your writing, Rebecca. Good on ya!šŸ’žāœŒļø

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Rebecca K. O'Connor's avatar

We always think we so are unique and the only one. haha! And yet, if you are feeling something, chances are there are a lot of other people feeling it to. I ran this essay by a good friend and my mom because it was scary to share. (I never do that with these. I’m usually writing them the night before.) But I had hoped very much that maybe even just one person might walk through this journey with me and find something they too needed in it. You just gave me that! So, the work and discomfort were 100% worth it. Thank YOU!

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