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Steve Ellis's avatar

Don’t forget; “the woman that inspired those that followed your journey to step outside our own comfort zone”.

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Steve! I am following in the footsteps of so many others who have shared their journey and inspired me. So I guess I’m paying it back, or paying it forward.

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Brenna's avatar

Yes! Love this!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thanks, Brenna! I was in the mood to celebrate. 🥳

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Deb Rovner's avatar

So, congratulations! Not just on your journey but mostly for celebrating YOU! Messy and imperfect are we all but YOU DID IT and are LIVING! Brava!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you so much, Deb! That is the hardest part sometimes is acknowledging our own successes. I felt inspired to finally do that!

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Cynthia's avatar

This is beautifully written from the soul. I have shared it with three of my closest friends.

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Cynthia! I’m so grateful for your sharing. I hope this inspires others to celebrate themselves!

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Darlene Gregory's avatar

Great photos and memories. You are doing great!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Darlene! I have thousands of photos already, and it’s so hard to keep up with sharing them. I’m sure some of these look familiar to you!

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Angie Kelly's avatar

Hell yeah! Alaska babyyyy!!! So thrilled that you chose that big wild land as your destination. It is the perfect setting. It tends to have the ability to transform people like nowhere else I know. Beautifully written.

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Angie! You’re lucky to have grown up in such a magical place. I don’t want to leave, but fingers crossed I will be back next summer.

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Jenna Newell Hiott's avatar

Oh my goodness, what an amazing woman!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you so much, Jenna. Sometimes we just need to give ourselves a pat on the back!

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Darlene Gregory's avatar

Absolutely and would love to go back.! 💖

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Stephanie Mendeloff's avatar

So epic!! Very inspiring!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie! 🤩

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Hannah King's avatar

Amazing 🥰

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Hannah! ♥️

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Louise Marie's avatar

I loved this so much! I really relate to the experience of infertility and losses and needing to build yourself up in other ways. It's painful and beautiful at the same time. So much courage is needed! Lots of love x

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Louise Marie! I’m so sorry you’ve been down the infertility road. It’s a club none of us want to be in, but we are always happy to find each other! ❤️

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Awesome post! I've just found you thanks to Office Hours on a rare Thursday when the Substack stars have at last aligned with my chaotic timetable. About to hit 'subscribe'. 😁

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you for subscribing, Rebecca! So nice to meet you in office hours. I’m glad you’re here!

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Stephanie Valente's avatar

Thank you for sharing your courage and your vulnerability in this post.

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

My favorite part about writing is being completely honest with myself. Thank you for reading, Stephanie!

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jessica's avatar

This is awesome!!!! You’ve accomplished so much! I recently listened to a podcast about how we tend to feel very disconnected from our future selves and you getting all this done shows you don’t have that problem! I’m working on building that connection so I can get there!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica! I love reconnecting with past versions of myself and sending that loving energy to her, which reminds me that my future self is there for me as well, and she has managed to get through and figure things out. ♥️

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Ellen Anne Shapiro's avatar

You are one courageous adventurous woman. I love this post!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Ellen! I have my moments. 😄

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Emily Henderson's avatar

"This feels like the beginning not just of a new chapter but of a new life." Beautiful!

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Liz Medford - lizexplores.com's avatar

Thank you, Emily!

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