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Clare Reece-Glore's avatar

Sarah, I met you at B.I.G. and I love this newsletter. One year ago I left a 44 year marriage, after 16 months of all those feelings, counseling, chickening out telling him and then realizing I would have no self-respect if I didn't do this. I chose me and my self-respect, finally. Today I am on a fantastic transatlantic cruise and I had an excursion planned in southern Spain. Well the weather is crappy with rain and lightning so I chose to stay on board. No worries, no guilt, my choice. I am so quietly happy and content after the big choice a year ago. Thanks for your work!

Sarah Elder's avatar

Oh, Clare, I can only imagine how difficult that was, and I am SO PROUD of you!! I also walked away from a marriage, and it's one of the hardest fucking things any of us will go through, but my god was it the right choice! So happy you're putting yourself first, and having some fun!! Thank you for sharing this openly, and I hope the rest of your cruise was magical. ✨

Coucoutour's avatar

Duo or Don't. Love it. Even though this was mostly about giving the bird to Duolingo and then your client's client--it had much I needed reinforced. Thank you for your wisdom (and the unexpected CoucouTour shout-out). XO

Sarah Elder's avatar

Giving the bird to Duolingo!! 😂 You're the best, and it always means so much to hear when a post has an impact. Yeah, silly story aside, we all experience many moments in life where walking away or letting go is the right, and often hardest, choice. I hope you have the support you need to navigate yours!