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Colin Lord's avatar

Enjoyed reading this, friend!

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Jonathan Roberts's avatar

Thanks for reading! I appreciate it.

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Marilena Aquino de Muro's avatar

Ohh Jonathan I always enjoy your writing pieces. They are so honest and true to your core, thank you!

I wish I could write about this new job and my work here in São Paulo, but at the moment that is a distant dream. Nothing I try seems to work, and I have been sad and blue because of that. I'm applying for jobs in the US again, as I think the job market there is more accepting of oldies like me! We shall see what happens.

I have finally joined a walking club here where I feel comfortable. I walk with them once a week. People are friendly, and there are no creepy guys larking!

I also seem to have set a habit of walking daily, and I'm increasing my steps: my goal is the 10k steps every day! I'm almost there.

Next focus will be my flabby arms, I need to pay more attention to them! Hahaha

Life is tough, my friend. Being the change is even more challenging the older we get, I find. I've always been the unusual in the family, the one ready for new adventures. I think I still have this spirit, I just need to find the means to make it happen ... again.

I so see your soul and sincerity, and I hold you in my prayers, if I may.

Last but not least, yes, yes, yes to therapy! If I could afford it at the moment I'd see a mental health professional regularly. For now my 10k are keeping me sane!

My fond love to you, Kirsty, Maggie & Samwise! And everyone in the Christiansburg Run Club ❣️

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Joshua Soloway's avatar

I bet you couldn’t guess my absolutely favorite blunt part of this lol!

But the mental health piece is spot on!

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Jonathan Roberts's avatar

Thanks! The mental health part is so important. More people need to understand that it's just like going to any doctor. Shouldn't be a big thing!

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Andrea Hammond's avatar

Thanks for sharing this, Jonathan. I really enjoy your writing and resonate with much of it!

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Jonathan Roberts's avatar

Thanks, Andrea! I hope you've been well.

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