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George Ziogas's avatar

It’s amazing how a few simple words can quietly shape an entire life. Your dad gave you permission to try without fearing failure. That’s a gift worth carrying.

Heather Brebaugh's avatar

You are a lucky girl to have had a Dad who said "You don't have to prove anything." And also, "I'll send you a ticket"!!

May I just add - your post hit the spot for me today. As I continue working through the launch of The Kindness Envelope, some mornings I ask myself "What the heck are you doing?" and then others where I say something similar to your words "Growth is on the other side of doubt."

Thanks, Jill.

You are my Jiminy Cricket today!

I'm guessing there are a lot of other writers on Substack who feel the same way.

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you Heather. I think we are all each other's Jiminy Cricket, and yes, I know I was very lucky when it comes to my parents -- both of them.