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Annexes's avatar

On energy vampires: it was, like you said, probably the interaction between the both of you. But another factor in that is that perhaps your friend started to get a lot on her plate, too, and wasn't able to be there for you anymore like they were before. Who knows, there could be regrets from both sides. (I for sure have been at both.)

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Absolutely 💯. Thank you for reading and for your kind words! xN

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Elisa's avatar

Thank you Natalie! And happy birthday to you! Your birthday is one day after my daughter's birthday. Good choice to be in Palm Springs at the moment, as I am sure you know. Enjoy the palm trees swaying to sing happy birthday to you.

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Thanks, Elisa! Happy Birthday to your daughter! And thank you for reading my newsletter. xN

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Maureen Quigley Foster's avatar

Happy Birthday Natalie and thanks for your great, interesting writing! You might also enjoy Transcendent Kingdom when you finish Homegoing. I truly feel you have so many friends and supporters here that would love to take your call anytime! Enjoy your special birth-day! ❤️

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Oh Maureen! Thank you so much. I feel the kindness coming at me. xoN

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Eden's avatar

Happy Birthday! Palm Springs sounds perfect right now. 🌴

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Thank you! xN

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Julia Laxer's avatar

I love how indulgent she allows herself to be and the idea of removing everything from the walls and creating a truly blank slate for thoughts. Very impactful! And yes: "hydrate, moisturize, stay in your lane!"

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Deborah Way's avatar

happy jubilee!

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Barbara Poore's avatar

Happy Birthday! Energy vampires, wow! What about the friend whose energy vampiring you tolerate for months or even years who when turns around and ghosts you????

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Oh my! I'm sorry, Barbara. Can you take comfort in knowing you gave comfort? Or, maybe your energy vampire friend had a vulnerability hangover and was embarrassed by her vampirish needs. Thanks so much for reading and sharing. xN

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Barbara Poore's avatar

No worries. It was a long time ago. Was just thinking it would make a good story

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Julia Laxer's avatar

I love this issue, Natalie, your writing always astounds me. This is my favorite one of your newsletters, ever! I have been an energy vampire and attracted way too many, as well. I will do the prompt! Thank you!!! Happiest birthday! And, I love the Maya Angelou quote!!!!

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Thanks, Julia! And if we take anything from the Dr. Angelou quote, at the very least we need to moisturize our elbows! Thanks for reading, xN

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

Tanti Auguri!! 🎂

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Grazie! xN

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