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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Damn. I'm glad you're ok! And a perfectly natural reaction to the numb shock of almost being run over is anger. Controlling your primal survival instincts in that moment is more than anyone could sensibly demand of you.

Besides, he was a fucking idiot and I'd yell it at him myself if I could.

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

My goodness! I am so glad you are ok!

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Oh my gosh. I’m so glad you’re ok. I’m sorry this happened to you. Even though you’re far physically from people you know, we’re all here in your screen sending hugs. Although I can say for certainty we won’t be able to compete with dog cuddles 🫶🫶

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Whew. Grateful you are ok, Lauren... And, if it's any consolation, I second what Lee said :) Wishing you so much restoration this weekend <3

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Phew. That's scary. I'm glad you are OK. Be safe out there.

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

YOU WERE HIT BY A FUCKING CAR!!!!!! I’m so glad that you’re ok! And I hope you eventually take solace in the fact that if all you could do in that moment was call him a fucking idiot then that is totally acceptable given the circumstances of him being a fucking idiot. Love you xo

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Oh gosh, glad you're okay!

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Feb 18, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Oh my god, Lauren! What a horrifying experience! Im so thankful you’re okay! And so thankful for that sweet pup who was there to comfort you.

And please don’t be hard on yourself about your reaction. You were almost run over by a car, and you were scared. It’s okay to feel emotions like anger and disgust. And giving voice to those emotions doesn’t make you a bad person. It makes you human.

And hooray for a birthday sans social media. You really do know how to live your best life.

Sending so much love. ♥️

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What a scary experience, I understand you not wanting to read it out loud. I’m glad you had the sweet dog to co-regulate with (dogs are great at that, it’s why they make such good service animals for folks with PTSD imho). That tarot spread is spot on too, I’ve been having chats with friends about that lately too. Stay safe out there. 🥰🫶🏻

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Feb 19, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

Fuckeroo! I have been hit by a car and the way you described that slow motion intensity of when it is happening was perfect. I wish I had shouted the same at the dude who did it to me, but in the end I got enough compensation to buy my first car 😂😂😂Hit him where it hurt - in the wallet! I am pleased to hear about the mullet x

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Feb 19, 2023Liked by lauren deborah | she/they 🌈🐆

I’m glad you came out on the other side of this, understandably shaken, but alive and choosing to continue enjoying your birthday. Pets are truly therapeutic!

It’s a crazy world. There’s so much emotion and extreme everything out there.

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