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Matt DiGeronimo's avatar

Bridget,

There’s a raw beauty in your words that hits like truth always does—gently, but with force. “I just miss my son.” That line stopped me. It’s the kind of sentence that holds a thousand emotions in five words. And that’s the brilliance of your writing—you don’t just tell your story, you show it. You live it in public so the rest of us can find mirrors and maps in your vulnerability.

Your work isn’t just brave—it’s purposeful. And the shift to a more sustainable rhythm is not a retreat, it’s a wise recalibration. What you’re doing matters, and it will matter more when it flows from a full heart instead of an exhausted one.

Congratulations on the milestone—both the birthday and the powerful momentum you’ve built. I’ll raise a glass (or a hiking boot) to more hikes with your 6-year-old, more quiet strength, and more honest-to-God impact.

Real is what you become. And you, my friend, are as real as it gets.

With admiration,

Matt

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Kendra Joseph's avatar

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

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Kendra Joseph's avatar

I love your writing SO much but to see live videos would be next level! Your voice is just as enticing as your writing. I’m here for it. I love you so much and I’m so excited to watch this whole vision unfold and blossom! Happiest of birthdays sister, I love you more than words can express!

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Bridget Young's avatar

Ooooh, a vote for Live video!! Sheesh, that makes me want to do it more. Thank you for the support, the input, and the encouragement. Let's gooooooo!

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Jane Duncan Rogers's avatar

So glad you are looking after yourself in this way.

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Bridget Young's avatar

Ah, that is the kindest response. Thank you for perspective!

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Jenny Rickard's avatar

You are becoming more yourself and I’m grateful to know you! The happiest of birthdays to you and enjoy the journey! Love you!

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Bridget Young's avatar

Thank you so, so much. Sending love and gratitude right back to you.

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Bridget Young's avatar

No kidding- we stopped at a rest area on our little trip and I got this message in the 30 seconds that I looked down at my phone today. I needed it, and I cried again. Thank you so much for your heart.

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