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sarah kramer's avatar

I love you and your stories. Keep 'em coming!!! What a great reminder to be kinder to ourselves and each other but I will admit that after reading the news this week about Jewel, I'm having a hard time not saying something snarky and rude about her. 🤪

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Bob Merrick's avatar

I have two things to say... THANK YOU and you are not alone! X

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Christopher Percopo's avatar

Another touching story by Bob! Thank you so much for sharing so freely about your life experiences. Truly inspiring and there is no doubt hearing your stories will help people.

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Matt McLernon's avatar

The stories we tell ourselves to make it make sense, when in reality we barely know what is happening. It’s a gift in your life that you were able to connect the dots like this and it’s a gift to all of us that you were able to share it.

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Jeremy Anderson's avatar

Incredible story and even better writing!

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Bob Merrick's avatar

I’m honored you read it!

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Ammie Puckett's avatar

Beautiful writing, Bob. I’m really enjoying your writing and stories. You are a wonderful story teller. Thank you for sharing 💚

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Erin Kennedy's avatar

Such a lovely piece Bob. I adore you, please write more ❤️

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Katie's avatar

Love this story, Bob! You tell it well and I was hanging on every beat. Kind of crazy to think how much better her life might have been with a Bob at her side. Her loss in every way, and a great reminder that so often we carry unnecessary self criticism and regret. <3

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Bob Merrick's avatar

This means so much. Thank you 🙏 💜

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Jo Stougaard's avatar

It’s amazing how some past experiences shape us. I felt your pain reading this, and am so proud you’re sharing it now. IT HELPS those of us struggling. Love you!

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Bob Merrick's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to read it. You were around to live it with me in real time! 💜

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Deanne Koehn's avatar

Of course, you’re a great writer. Of course you are.

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Bob Merrick's avatar

you are the sweetest x

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Chuck Buettner's avatar

I’ve always loved your stories, yes I still have the ones you’ve sent me, you really need to finish your book!! This is not the time or place to discuss this but we all have are demons, it’s how we handle those that makes us what we are today and frankly I think you’ve turned out incredible and an proud to call you son 🥰

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Bob Merrick's avatar

Thank you. Means a lot. X

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Jay's avatar

This writing is an onion; full of layers followed by tears. Thank you for posting!

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Bob Merrick's avatar

This might be the kindest comment I have ever received. Thank you!

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Erin's avatar

You are very good at this, Bob. Looking forward to your best-selling memoir. 😘

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Bob Merrick's avatar

I will forever hail you as an inspiration for my writing. X

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Mary Kay Jones's avatar

PS; I never liked Jewel!

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Bob Merrick's avatar

I doesn't help that you were who I was with in the story when I found out she didn't want me.

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Mary Kay Jones's avatar

Wow! Just Wow!

I don’t know how I lived through those years and didn’t know all that was going on with you! And I never thought you were fat!!

You and my daughter “ two peas in a pod” back then. There was no convincing you that you weren’t fat!! Look at pictures back then and see the young handsome, kind, smart, lovable guy that I always saw❤️

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Lisa Manson's avatar

What a wonderful story, it feels like my own except for the celebrity parts. I’ve had my own insecurities about my weight my whole life. I love your stories and they always make me feel better about myself, that I’m not alone. Keep them coming I love who you’ve become 🤗♥️

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Bob Merrick's avatar

Thank you. You are definitely not alone and I only remember the young athletic you :-)

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Aben Eubanks's avatar

Trying to remember the last time I saw her… 🤔😜

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Bob Merrick's avatar

I am more than happy to remind you!

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