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Sharon Kelly Hake's avatar

I loved this beautifully written essay. I can relate in so many ways but also realize that I have never reached the level of clarity that you have, Robert. Your essay is helping me do that. Thank you.

Robert M. Ford's avatar

We need to agree to disagree on that one, Sharon. Your decision to leave your corporate career and found Great Dames, and all that you've done since then shows a clarity of purpose beyond words.

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Mar 19, 2025
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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. That really means a lot. This essay touches on something deeply personal for me—learning to hold onto the past without letting it hold me.

Resentment has a way of settling in quietly, sometimes without us even realizing it. That breakthrough moment felt like setting down a weight I hadn’t even known I was carrying.

I’m truly grateful this piece resonated with you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. 💙