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Rachael's avatar

Thanks for sharing this exploration of the start of your journey with alcohol. It’s a vulnerable share but told from a place of real empowerment.

I’m amazed that you were able to identify at such an early age the “not rightness” of our society’s relationship with alcohol, and your own compliance with it. Such a sign of maturity and self-awareness that most people lack at that age (or any)!

I’m curious to hear about the rest of the timeline and what your relationship with it looks like today. Keep writing!

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Kendall Brown's avatar

Thank you for your encouragement, Rachael! This one definitely made me nervous to hit "publish" but I wanted to share. I think everyone has their own complex relationship with alcohol. It's a topic I find very interesting!

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Kristin Marie's avatar

Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability. It makes me revisit my own relationship with alcohol. I’d love to talk to you about this in person…over a glass of something. 😉

Pool houses? 90210? Never have I ever.

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Kendall Brown's avatar

I remember the first time I met you, you had a plethora of non alcoholic beverage options which I so appreciated! You’re thoughtful like that :)

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Sara Kaiser's avatar

This is such a striking read. I was reading thinking "when will Kendall be a published author?" Your ability to reflect and share your story in a compelling way is so inspiring. Also, this makes me remember and miss LIVEJOURNAL.

WHO WERE A AND C OMG

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Kendall Brown's avatar

OMG Sara that is the nicest thing you could ever say to a fledgling blogger like me!!

and I'll text you the tea lol!!

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