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Jun 14Liked by Tatyana Sussex

Thank you for putting yourself out there. Curious if you were ever able to get in touch with that US Marine after what happened on that fateful evening?

Congratulations on this milestone of yours. You are a great role model to me in how you live your life with purpose, movement and whimsy.

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There was no way to get in touch with him, that I knew of. Maybe I was miffed at him. It would have been pretty great to have, though. “Dear sir, thank you for saving my life.” Thanks Jill 😘😘

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Tatyana, thank you for this heart-stopping and meaningful account of your experiences. I think it's the best essay on sobriety that I've ever read. I'm not a big fan of abstinence--I'm not a drinker but I have other demons--but you make it sound attractive. In that you found so much richness in the community and lifestyle that followed your drinking days. What a beautiful essay realized in your inimitable style. Congratulations indeed.

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This is so beautiful Tatyana. Getting sober is no easy task and let’s be honest - it hurts. Like you, I wasn’t really afraid to lose myself because I couldn’t stand to be in my own skin. Could you ever imagine you’d go 27 years without a drink???? One day at a time. Amazing my friend🌸💕

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