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Caroline's avatar

THE MONEY I WOULD PAY TO SEE THIS LIVE AGAIN!!!!

Utterly brilliant as always! I walked away laughing and moved…

And the illustrations are perfect!!

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

And for a further laugh, please envision the front row….two hipster nerds in their early 20s looking like they were getting yelled at by their mom. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Caroline's avatar

Hahahaha that’s amazing!!

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

Thank you, birthday queen 👸

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LisaDuv's avatar

“I’m not a puzzle missing a dick-shaped piece.” This will live in my head forever and ever amen.

You’re brilliant.

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

I’m honored to take up mental real estate! Thank you for reading, I appreciate your kindness.

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Ally Hamilton's avatar

“…I am not a puzzle missing a dick shaped piece” should be on a t-shirt, Eileen. I loved this and I love you ❤️

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

Love you back, old friend 🤩 ❤️

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Holly Starley's avatar

"I had to spend thousands of days trying all of these things and more, unwittingly covering myself with more dirt while attempting to dig my way out before there was anything remotely resembling change." Hear hear. What a trek it can be.

To the glorious silence and to knowing we're not puzzles missing dick-shaped pieces!

Which is all to say, loved this piece.

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

Thank you, Holly. I appreciate your support and I'm glad it resonated with you.

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Broadwaybabyto's avatar

Love this. Love the tone, the dark humour and the illustrations (I really need to connect with someone for some of my pieces - but I digress).

I’m so glad you came out the other side and are being exactly who you want to be and doing what you want - and I’m pleased to be a weirdo on the internet you can connect with 😂😂

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

This space has the smartest, coolest weirdos. Thank you for the kind words. I'm always happy to see you here. ❤️

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Brava, Eileen! I'm so glad you persisted and came out the other side as a moody, mouthy weirdo. I want to believe the younger you is still in there, too, just less willing to take anyone else's shit.

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

I love your way of looking at it. ❤️❤️❤️

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Lucy Conway's avatar

That’s was powerful

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Eileen Dougharty's avatar

Be advised that I’ve since learned that writing in second person is a dick move, generally.

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Paula Taub's avatar

What a beautiful shattering. ❤️

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