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Kate Bivona's avatar

You fucking rocked it

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Jayne Shore's avatar

Thank you for writing this. Deeply touched by it. ♥️

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Candace's avatar

Nicole, this was so powerful - I got chills thinking about a room full of women shouting NO. I think I need to sign up for a self-defense class. You are such a beautiful writer ❤️😭

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Christian Ianniello's avatar

Wow, I smiled, I winced, I looked for my own hand to hold. Thanks for sharing this. I had my own version of Gage, and it was comforting to read your experience and the strength you've built.<3 love love you

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Eliza's avatar

Thank you for sharing such a personal and traumatic experience with us, Nicole. Your vulnerability and strength are admirable and your courage to face your fears after so many years a testament to your character. Sending you love ❤️

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Kate Vollrath's avatar

So good Nicole. Sending love and hope you got/get some rest after sharing this one with the world.

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P Richards's avatar

Nicole, Thank you for your courageous work. The risk that “Good Girl” puts us in! The power of “No!” - absolutely,

I love that you were able to support the young woman in your self defense class. One of your super powers is your staunch support of others. A key challenge of this super power is to include oneself in the supported group.

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Victoria Davies's avatar

I love this. I had a very similar experience as a teen with a boy who had an abusive father and was probably repeating the patterns he'd seen all his life. Glad you got an apology and could move on to a place of peace and strength.

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Yoda Olinyk's avatar

<3 wowowow! your best yet!

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Jordan Shea Page's avatar

The end brought me to tears — the power of women in community is earth shattering.

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Michelle LaCroix's avatar

Holy mother, Nicole. I was emotional hearing you read bits of this on Monday, and what a piercing and powerful piece this unfolded into. The image of you all shouting NO in a circle is incredible.

Thank you for writing this one. It’s a stunner. 🤍

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Mary Lynn Futers's avatar

THISSSSSSS is the most potent pieces of writing I have ever read of yours. I love you!

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Maria Mosca (She/Her)'s avatar

Goddamn your writing is beautiful and I'm so grateful to you for sharing this part of your story. ❤️

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Sharlyn Selkirk's avatar

Wow, Nicole. What powerful storytelling. Thank you. I was rapt the entire time. And the title tie-in is beautiful. Well done and thank you. 💕

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