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Kristine Claghorn's avatar

Wow, Sinéad, this is beautiful. It hurts my heart to know you have experienced so much loss in such a short span of time, but I'm grateful you shared. I love the list and resonate with each and every one. I especially love "Happiness isn’t at the other side of something." Thank you for sharing ♥️

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Sinéad Connolly✨'s avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely words 💛💛

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Mark's avatar

Sounds like you have really had a year Sinéad, I’m sorry for the losses you suffered and I hope that 2025 is much kinder to you. Thank you for being so honest in your writing and letting that vulnerability shine through. Being able to share that realness is something that not everyone can do and that’s something that makes me want to hit subscribe.

Thanks for writing.

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Sinéad Connolly✨'s avatar

Thank you Mark, really appreciate the kind words and your time! It’s been cathartic to be able to share on here, but yes, it’s been a year!! Thanks for following!

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Mark's avatar

I’ve only been writing for three months and if I only knew how much it would help me process my thoughts I would have started 20 years ago! It really can be like free therapy, plus you don’t have to post everything you write, but I have found that by posting it I have made connections with people all over the world who I am glad to know.

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Sinéad Connolly✨'s avatar

Agree! The connections globally have been an unexpected delightful benefit.

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Gillian's avatar

Thanks for sharing your struggles so openly, Sinéad. I’m sending my deepest sympathies for the losses you experienced this past year. And while I’m sure 2025 will come with it’s own set of struggles because, as you say: “Life is full of hard times”, I hope it will be a better year for you.

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Sinéad Connolly✨'s avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words. 2025 is off to a flying start so far ✨

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