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Congratulations on your year of writing Emily, such a wonderful milestone! ✨

The extract from your first post resonated deeply with me. As someone who is also a very anxious, sensitive person, who often tends to put herself down, I too find such a meaningful connection with writing and living more slowly.

Substack has given me a place that feels like home when it comes to sharing my words and creativity online. Other platforms don’t give the same sense of community, support and inspiration in the way that Substack does.

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Oh thank you Jenna ... I really appreciate it. 💕 It's been a truly wonderful first year ... It's so nice to find somewhere that feels safe to just be you and explore, whilst also finding a beautiful community full of support and inspiration. It's a joy and I'm so grateful. 🙏

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Congratulations Emily! (And thank you so much for the mention ❤️)

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Thank you Helen!

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Thank you so much for the shout out lovely and congratulations on your year anniversary! :)

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Thank you so much Molly !

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Many gentle and generous happy returns! 🎉

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Thank you so much Martin, I really appreciate it so much.

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Emilyyy, HUGE congratulations to you for completing a year on Substack. Here's to many more💕

Even though we haven't met personally, I feel extremely grateful to have found you here virtually. Your journey is so inspiring and beautiful. You deserve every bit of support that you have recieved so far.♥️

I resonate with you when you say that the initial fear of failing really hit you hard, because I faced it too. But I'm so glad we kept showing up here, and have found this wonderful comminuty on Substack! Excited for 'A Writer's Life' ✨

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Thank you so much Mansi! It has been such a wonderful year, for writing but also growth, confidence and connection. I feel so fortunate to have found your Substack so early on! Looking forward to spending many more anniversaries right here! Thank you for everything.

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It’s been such a pleasure to be part of your journey, and to see both you and your publication grow and develop. Thank you so much for mentioning me too 🙏✨🌿

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Thank you so much 🙏 that's so kind 💕 I'm very proud of this first year and being able to connect with writers like you ✨

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Congratulations Emily! Really inspiring and well done for pushing yourself out of your comfort zone initially. I have no doubt the future is bright for you here. 😁

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Thank you so much Victoria ☺️ I'm so proud to have pushed past that comfort zone 🙏💕

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Awww I love this! 💖🌿🌸 Happy Substack Anniversary! Also thank you so much for your journal prompts, they’re definitely questions I need to work through and reflect upon. 🙏🏻 Your words have really inspired and encouraged me, thank you. ✨

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Thank you for saying that 🙂 makes me so happy. I found the prompts led to some deep work, but some important realisations and epiphanies for me, I hope they do the same for you 💕

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Congrats Emily! 💖🎉

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Thank you Chesica 🥳🥳

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Happy Substack birthday! What a year it’s been. Thank you for being so lovely on here! Can’t wait to see what your new chapter will bring 🥰

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Thank you so much Holly 💕 I feel so excited for the next adventures !

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I love the sound of A Writer’s Life so will keep an eye out for the launch 🥰

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Thank you Holly !

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Happy Anniversary! Reading your story gives me encouragement to continue writing and sharing.

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Thank you so much, I really hope so. It all starts with some self compassion, a touch of bravery and a little gentle push 🙏✨💕

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Massive congratulations on your 1 year Substack-versary, Emily! 🥳 It's been a pleasure to read your work these past few months that I've been here and I cannot wait to read more 💕

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Thank you so much Leah 😊 that means so much to me 💕

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Congratulations Emily! It’s so wonderful and inspiring to see everything that you have created so far and how it is unfolding for you. Your community is a lovely place to be, so glad that you took that brave first step a year ago xx

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Thank you so much Lyndsay 🙏 I have truly enjoyed every moment ... Even the parts when I wasnt sure which direction I was heading in. Thank you for being here and all your support, it means the world 💕

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Love this 🥰🥰🥰

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Thank you so much.

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I feel so honored to be mentioned among so maybe amazing writers (and people) I am glad I was a part of your first year and have you a part of mine 🫶🏻

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Absolutely Leanna ... Makes it even more special . It's just been the best fun and so inspiring 🙏✨

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Bravo, Em. You've really made this platform work for you, I'm super impressed.

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Oh thank you James !!!!! And congratulations on your third book 📚 amazing! You are an inspiration!

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Thanks Em xx

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