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Kathy Hermes's avatar

I feel like we could be best friends! I treasure everything you say. Know that I'm sending you many many hugs!

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Sharon Louise Tressel's avatar

Sitting here with an afghan draped across my lap that my mom made me out of left over squares and gave to me when I began college. It’s so warm. Never appreciated it as much as I do now that I’m much older and experiencing health difficulties. I miss her so much, but I definitely feel her presence knowing that she touched and crafted every single yarn into her loving masterpiece! Thank you, Regina!

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Presley's avatar

I am old enough to be your Mother and am sending you a great big hug!!!!!

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christine singh's avatar

This is so moving… hugs to you

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Colleen Losey's avatar

You are brave to talk so openly about your heartaches. I find it difficult to be so vulnerable even knowing how important it is. I am sorry for the pain you are feeling at being abandoned by your husband. I can almost feel your pain myself. I have been reading your words for years now. I was truly heartbroken for you when I read about it. You have had more than your fair share of pain. It does bring hope though when you share how you have overcome in the past and how you are overcoming now. You are an inspiration. If you ever come to Pittsburgh, I would love to meet you!! And you really do look like your mom. Take care. God Bless.

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Jan Babbit's avatar

So beautiful. I am in deep admiration for the way you are sharing your grief and all the lessons of gratitude you are pulling out of it. You deserve hugs from all of us who have found solace from your wisdom .

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Marissa's avatar

Wow, Regina 🙏 thank you for sharing your quilt story. You have a great intuitive friend! May you feel loved by your Mom and the universe when you wrap yourself in that beautiful quilt! Grateful for your beautiful writing! 😻❤🙏

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Lynn Miller's avatar

Beautiful - thanks as always for sharing. Would you be willing to share your friend's energy intuitive business contact info?

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Amy's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you & I’m so glad you kept the quilt. 💜

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Merrill Pearson-Bloor's avatar

I was just one (only girl) of three but I relate. Neither of my parents were overly affectionate. My middle brother actually did most of the stuff a parent would do (taught me how to ride my bike) for me. My husband asked, early on, why hugs were so important and was surprised to hear that my parents were not huggers, but I was.

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Christine's avatar

Thanks Regina. My adoptive mother had a chronic physical illness and she was the very damaged child of an alcoholic. My adoptive father was on the spectrum but we didn't know what that was in the 60s and 70s. As the oldest, I became "mom" at a very young age. I don't ever remember being read to, tucked in or hugged either. An ugly divorce influenced my children who took their father's side because he was the "fun" one. I'm glad you got your hug. You are an inspiration and I appreciate your honesty.

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Susan Knasel Crane's avatar

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability

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Deb's avatar

This is lovely, heartfelt, heavy, hopeful and resonates with so many of us born to large Irish Catholic families. You and I share parallel lives. I’m #1 of 10. I had just turned one when baby #2 was born and just turned two when #3 arrived. My mom was 22 yrs old with 3 little girls 2 and under.

We each grew up with parts of our childhood that helped and hampered, in equal measure, as we grew. Some things I would never change. Other things, well…I made a list of things I would never say to my oldest child because putting adult responsibilities on children is simply too stressful.

I love your honest, take on life. Scars and warts and all!

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Laura Cheges's avatar

Regina, I’m sending you the biggest hug. This was such a special gift you made and gave to your mom. I was so moved, as always, by your stories. I, like maybe your mom, felt that the love and emotions that you put into making this, was more for you and your healing and acceptance into your being You. I remember giving my mom a wall hanging and her comment was “ oh is this another hanging?” I defiantly know the heart sinking feeling you had. I feel neither your mom nor mine meant it the way it was delivered. I hope you continue to wrap yourself in your quilt of family love. If or when you want the quilting finished, let me know and I’d be honored to help you with that. Or it may be something your grandkids could help you full circle the quilt of love. Love you Sweetie ❤️

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Helen Sadler's avatar

So heartwarming. Thank you for opening your life to us so we can see all possibilities.

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Christine Ulichney's avatar

I was moved to tears over this tender and beautiful post. If it is any help, I am sending a virtual hug to help you feel the love from one of your many fans. Your words have been such a guidance to me and others. May you know that I/we send hope and love to you at this difficult time.

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Melanie Rafferty's avatar

Loved this, Regina🙏🏼💕🙏🏼

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