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Staying Safe

Staying Safe

Edition 22: April 2020

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Ashley Holstrom
Apr 11, 2020
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Hi friends,

When things feel precarious, I find comfort in this image I’ve built up in my head: If my bed (or couch or desk or whatever surface I’m currently occupying) turned into a tiny boat in open sea, I would be safe as long as I have all the things I need. Blankets, snacks, my cat, books, etc. It’s a silly thing, but it gives me that deep, warm, s…

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