I just loved this so much. Mid-life friendship is hard and when it is meant to be like this (particularly in an arena where it can be easier for people to be competitive rather than friendly and collaborative) it explodes my heart. So glad that you wrote this and glad for you and Sophie!!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Jessica. I feel really lucky to have encountered so much support and generosity through my friendships with other writers. It's a pretty incredible community!
This made me so teary. There is a certain kind (the best kind in my opinion) of magic in female friendship. My female friends have been my life raft, my saving grace, and my life’s best gifts too. I’m so glad you two found each other and took the risk to be vulnerable. I can’t wait to find my writing bestie! Come on, 2024! 🤞🏼
Tugging at heartstrings everywhere. What an homage to your new found homey. In lieu of curiosity seeds, it planted seeds of hopefulness-reminding me that finding a gem of a friend can happen at any point, anywhere. Championing this sort of stuff from the East side of Seattle.
Okay this is the cutest and best thing I’ve read all day! Love these adult female friendships, writing BFFs, and TSNOTYAW hangouts. You two are living the life! Happy new year!
Beth! I genuinely don't know what to say. I think I've exhausted my daily quota of crying/heart emojis. Your friendship has been such a gift to me, the best surprise of 2023. Thank you for these incredibly kind, generous words. (This is real grand gesture shit... I guess I need to find a boombox and some poster board! ;) )
Aww...I know I can speak for Soph in saying we are both thankful to count you among our special writer friends!! We think you're awesome and can't wait to deep-dive together! Xoxo
I just loved this so much. Mid-life friendship is hard and when it is meant to be like this (particularly in an arena where it can be easier for people to be competitive rather than friendly and collaborative) it explodes my heart. So glad that you wrote this and glad for you and Sophie!!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Jessica. I feel really lucky to have encountered so much support and generosity through my friendships with other writers. It's a pretty incredible community!
Cheers to your lovely friendship!
Thank you so much, Lori!
This made me so teary. There is a certain kind (the best kind in my opinion) of magic in female friendship. My female friends have been my life raft, my saving grace, and my life’s best gifts too. I’m so glad you two found each other and took the risk to be vulnerable. I can’t wait to find my writing bestie! Come on, 2024! 🤞🏼
I hope you do!💓
Tugging at heartstrings everywhere. What an homage to your new found homey. In lieu of curiosity seeds, it planted seeds of hopefulness-reminding me that finding a gem of a friend can happen at any point, anywhere. Championing this sort of stuff from the East side of Seattle.
Thanks Michelle for reading and sharing this. Love the "seeds of hopefulness" and that is really why I wanted to write and share this essay. ❤️
This is so incredibly heartwarming 🥹❤️
I'm so glad you thought so!! <3
This is so amazing! A wonderful side benefit of the TSNOTYAW community.
Thanks, Huck! 100% agree...this podcast community is really special.
Okay this is the cutest and best thing I’ve read all day! Love these adult female friendships, writing BFFs, and TSNOTYAW hangouts. You two are living the life! Happy new year!
Thank you for reading and sharing this!❤️❤️ Don't you think we all need more friendship stories and celebrations??
YES! I really do! 🥰
What an amazing tribute. I remember meeting you two at the podcast gathering and thinking you had known each other your whole lives!
Thanks Sarah! Yes I think a few people thought that...🩷 It was so great connecting with you that night, too!
Love, love, love this!
Thanks Harper!!🩷🩷
Beth! I genuinely don't know what to say. I think I've exhausted my daily quota of crying/heart emojis. Your friendship has been such a gift to me, the best surprise of 2023. Thank you for these incredibly kind, generous words. (This is real grand gesture shit... I guess I need to find a boombox and some poster board! ;) )
hahahaha yes please, I would like a boombox serenade. ; ) Love you! Xo
There are literal tears in my eyes reading this. Everyone needs a Sophie and a Beth in their lives. I feel unbelievably grateful that I do :)
Gina! xoxoxo
Thanks Gina❤️❤️😘
Crying in the club. I love this and your friendship!!!! Long live lady friendships!
Long live lady friendships!!! xoxo
Aww...I know I can speak for Soph in saying we are both thankful to count you among our special writer friends!! We think you're awesome and can't wait to deep-dive together! Xoxo