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Dec 5, 2021Liked by Brent Hartinger

What a wonderful way to explain what life is like for so many of us. I’ve always said the biggest insult you could give me is to call me “normal”. I never wanted to fit in and love those who chart their own path. So happy you found your tribe!

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Dec 4, 2021Liked by Brent Hartinger

Loved this. Thanks for everything that goes into your writing!

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Dec 7, 2021Liked by Brent Hartinger

As a fellow Dungeons and Dragons-playing, introverted, dorky Misfit Toy, I fully endorse this Theory!

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Dec 3, 2021Liked by Brent Hartinger

Lovely piece in all ways! How wonderful when you find your Island of fellow misfits.

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Dec 3, 2021Liked by Brent Hartinger

Hey! I recognize those dice! (Okay, they belonged to my #1 offspring, but still….. that counts, doesn’t it?). Signed, still sitting at the nerds’ table.

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