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Thank you for your authenticity. It feels like a singular voice conveying a reality of good and bad coexisting, which is the case for us all, but is rarely showcased. That illusion of a perfect life typically showcased on social media can be very defeating. I find your writings very relatable and relieving. Thank you

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Jun 24Liked by Orlando

I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this 'brief' post... but... I did and do!

You are NOT a fraud. They are those who pretend without authentic self-reflection.

We're here, because you keep it real.

YOU ARE present.

RUSTY 🌻

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“Contrasting feelings: shame, joy, embarrassment, gratitude, fear, pride, glee, regret, elation.” Aka a human experience ❤️‍🔥

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Jun 24Liked by Orlando

I think we could all benefit from talking more honestly about the really shitty and hard realities behind our “everything is OK!” exteriors, because it makes people feel less isolated. Thanks for being a role model.

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Jun 24Liked by Orlando

What’s your Venmo?

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Jun 24Liked by Orlando

Please know that it’s actually very reassuring to hear someone say “everything is still not ok.” As much as we all want you to thrive, we mainly follow for the realness. The last 4-5 years have been ridiculously hard. Working for yourself is very hard. Many of us are right there with you, especially those of us in creative jobs. We appreciate you!

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Jun 24Liked by Orlando

I am wondering if,as followers and consumers of online content, we are finally getting to a place where we can just take it as a given that there is more to the “truth“ of what we are seeing from creators I feel like I am already there, in large part due to your authentic writing over the years. You are hardly defrauding anyone.

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Thank you so much for this. I have felt this. I’ve never failed so hard financially as I have these last 2.5 years. It’s my new normal. Is it everybody’s?

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