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Keely Anson's avatar

"We are supposed to be ascending in our careers while having babies and caring for children while our parents are dying, while our bodies are changing, and our friends are in crisis or celebrating or drifting away while we are creatively stuck or inspired while the world erupts in huge ways. If we’re doing it, it’s so much. And if we’re not, it’s a million tiny failures." It's so much, it really it. Thank you for articulating this <3

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Molly's avatar

❤️ it is so much, thank you for reading!

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Liz's avatar

Your words about all the things we are supposed to be doing, while the world changes and personal lives ebb and flow, really resonated with me. Well said. It reminded me of the quote below. Thank you for sharing, and welcome back!

"Our next life will always cost us this one. If we are truly alive, we are constantly losing who we just were, what we just built, what we just believed, what we just knew to be true. What I lose is always what is no longer true enough so that I can take full hold of what is". - Glennon Doyle

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Shasha's avatar

Love this Glennon Doyle quote so much! A necessary reminder to the cycles of release & rebirth 🔥

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Molly's avatar

That's beautiful, thank you for sharing!

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Anabel Lee's avatar

"Having a baby: overall exceeds expectations and I was skeptical!" Lol agreed! So much of your newsletter resonated, thank you for sharing Molly 💖

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Brittyn Coleman's avatar

Came here to say the same thing! Currently 6 weeks in and it’s been HARD but starting to see little glimpses of the magic of it all.

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Molly's avatar

6 weeks is in is the real deal of it all! Hope that puppy is taking care of you too (or just not being too much of a pain).

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Anabel Lee's avatar

When the smiles and baby laughs start, you are in for something truly wonderful!

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Molly's avatar

I mean, 🤷‍♀️. thank you!!

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Shannon Vestal Robson's avatar

Yes to what everyone else said but also how dare you incept me with those Freda loafers?!

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Molly's avatar

Honestly, they are so good.

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Carly Hackbarth's avatar

So wonderful to see your name in my inbox. Thank you for reflecting and sharing and being vulnerable. Cannot wait to hear more and hope to see you in person soon

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Molly's avatar

❤️ hi you! and yessssss to in person very soon

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Jaiya's avatar

Hi Molly, thank you for the refreshing letter. Your words resonate with my experience and that of so many other women. I’m grateful you have the courage to write to such a broad audience. We can all benefit from your insights and wisdom in this shifting landscape. I miss women’s spaces - listening, supporting, and feeling supported by other women. 💜🙏🏼🍁

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Molly's avatar

Thank you! Thank you. I miss it so much, too.

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Sara Combs's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this Molly - you always have a way with words and I missed these newsletters! Especially love reading your perspective on motherhood. I’ve also found it to be beautiful and a lot all at once. 🧡

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Molly's avatar

Thank you! So so so true. And thank you for sharing! I hope to find a way to see you and get these babies together!

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Lauren Fennema's avatar

Will always, always love hearing from you! ❤️ Made my day to read this ✨

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Molly's avatar

Thank you! xoxo lets catch up soon

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Claire Spangenberg's avatar

Molly! This! You! ❤️

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Molly's avatar

Thank you! You too!!

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Shasha's avatar

Just echoing all the comments here ~ thank you for these nourishing words and for emerging from your cocoon to say hi! Miss this community so much 💗

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Molly's avatar

Thank you!! Cocoon is right! Miss all of you!

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TJ's avatar

Well, that was pretty solid. Much appreciated.

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Molly's avatar

Thanks — next stop consistency? Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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Sara Ball's avatar

Thank you Molly! I am breathing deep sighs of relief, you inspiring, eloquent, humble human ❤️

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Molly's avatar

I love you. Also got one of those facebook memories today of us skiing at Baker 10 years ago. That day feels like yesterday. Must recreate.

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Britt Stephens's avatar

I missed this!

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Molly's avatar

I MISS YOU.

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Friday Apaliski's avatar

Hello!! Welcome back! Thank you!

This conversation is exactly what I needed in my world today. I look forward to continuing it, at whatever interval it happens. Cheers!

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Molly's avatar

Awww, so good to see your name in my inbox here too! xoxo

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Shawn B.'s avatar

"I remind myself that we’re not waiting for something to end." YUP

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Molly's avatar

and YOU already made the change, baby!

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Lisa Sugar's avatar

Welcome back! Love you! 😘

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Molly's avatar

Thank you! Love you!!

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