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Sep 16Liked by Logan Juliano, PhD

Thank you for writing this! My 40th birthday is just around the corner and I’ve been counting down the days with 40 days of joyful moments; this makes me feel like I’m not doing it completely wrong. I love the invitation to listen to music of my youth - I’m going to add that as a planned joyful moment for tomorrow.

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Thank you for reading! And early birthday wishes to you. May your chosen soundtrack resonate through all your days. :)

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Jun 28Liked by Logan Juliano, PhD

Logan, what a lovely piece. So much to think about. Belated birthday greetings. 40 set me free in a lot of ways. I found it easier to speak my mind and shake off my own inhibitions.

Your post made me smile - the other day a (much younger) friend called. My phone didn’t ring. When he finally got through he said, “I’ll help you check your settings to figure out what’s happening.” 😂

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Thank you Ahalya! I appreciate your note and laughed at the eager tech help lool

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Jun 28Liked by Logan Juliano, PhD

Happy birthday!! Thank you for writing the Alanis Morisette-centered article every elder millenial didn't even know they needed ❤️ 😅

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Hey Logan, Thank you for writing such a thoughtful piece and sharing your heart.

May this time bring you lots of happiness, unforgettable moments, and everything your heart desires with all the people you love. While also saving space for the reality of what our "birth" days are as an adoptee, especially when you aren't 100% sure when your actual day is. Such a difficult time and you are in my thoughts.

Cheers to another amazing year ahead and all the goodness you bring into the world! Enjoy your day to the fullest!

I am not sure if you have seen this article? And thank you for sharing my recent article!

https://pamelakaranova.com/2022/12/04/100-heartfelt-transracial-adoptee-quotes-that-honor-the-truth-of-adoption/

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Thank you, Pamela! I really respect the things you do for adoptees and the people around us. I have seen that beautiful post, but it’s been a minute (months) and scrolling through the similarities is always a gift. Hugs to you for everything you do and are.

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