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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Leslie Sam Kim

I love your writing! You have an authentic, earnest, humble voice. People who thinking climbing is a selfish activity don't understand how powerful it is in promoting healing and self learning. Keep it up!

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I relate so much to your personal experiences that now I'm starting to wonder if I need to get into rock climbing!

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"As a teenager, I was told by an acupuncturist that I was the most stressed-out kid he had ever encountered. But I didn't feel stressed out — that was just how I had always been."

I was resonate with this SO hard. My aunt is a masseuse and when I was younger she would always notice and point out in confusion/concern how much tension was in my body, but it was just the way it was for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I related to the part about not realizing you're level of anxiety because it's how you felt all the time. This is such a great piece of writing. Thanks for sharing your journey!

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Thanks for sharing your journey! I loved learning about your commitment to making a change for yourself. While I’m not a climber (yet?!) I relate to your writing and looking forward to learning more sides of you whether it’s your art or business, I’ll still be here reading your work 🙌💕

I shared your climbing articles w my avid climber brother and he loved them, too!

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