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May 22Liked by Stephen Bradford Long

This was a very touching and inspiring piece. I admire your courage to face vulnerability for authenticity, and I am grateful for your continued artistic and intellectual expressions.

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Thank you friend ❤️

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Jun 3Liked by Stephen Bradford Long

This was both heartbreaking and uplifting. I can freely talk about a great deal of my personal life with strangers. When it comes to suffering, I find it difficult to express it to others. I am grateful when someone else can. Thank you for allowing us to share in your struggles. Hopefully in the sharing, you feel we all help to carry the weight.

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Thank you so much for reading ❤️

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Jun 1Liked by Stephen Bradford Long

Thank you, Stephen. Your courage and authenticity give hope to more people, and in more ways, than you know.

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❤️❤️❤️

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May 23Liked by Stephen Bradford Long

Brave, true, yet also painful. I can only wish that you be at peace.

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Thank you ❤️

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May 22Liked by Stephen Bradford Long

My best friend was recently diagnosed with the same condition. Like you, he is an extraordinarily talented person, and although part of me wants to review the last 20 years of friendship in light of the diagnosis, I can't bring myself to do that, since to me my friend can only be what he's always been, which is himself. Thank you for writing this and helping to educate us.

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Thanks so much for sharing. It’s been heartening to hear the response to my diagnosis - a lot of people telling me they have seen it first hand. There are a lot of us. Give my best to your friend.

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Hail you and all that you do! Thank you for constantly being a rock despite all these tribulations. You are a wonderful man and a real cutie-pie!

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Thank you friend <3

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