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George | the culture crunch's avatar

"This is the cost of community. And I'm more than happy to pay it." That's the line the whole piece has been building toward.

Great to have your voice on Substack, Theodora. I have subscribed and look forward to reading more. I would love you to do the same, if my writing resonates.

Theodora Sterling's avatar

Thanks so much George!! I really appreciate your comment.

I’ll check out your work, thanks for subscribing :)

Becky Payne's avatar

"For once, I don’t feel like an outsider." 🥹

I'm not crying, you're crying!

I've only attended once, but I was wildly impressed by the sense of community in this space. You've captured it perfectly!

Theodora Sterling's avatar

Thanks so much Becky!! That makes me feel so proud <3

Will's avatar

-30! I can't even comprehend such temperatures haha.

Theodora Sterling's avatar

it can get even colder here haha and then there’s the wind chill too!

Will's avatar

yeah no thanks haha. I know we're not exactly known for warm weather over here in the UK, but that just sounds inhumane lol

Theodora Sterling's avatar

What can I say? Canadians are just built different lol