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Mary Bourdage's avatar

I have just discovered you. I am old and should be wiser, but I think you are. Love, love your writing ! ❤️

Kristine's avatar

Loved this from someone who very much is not a lawyer 💕

Megan Leanderson's avatar

Loved reading this! Well written, widely applicable and memorable. It was refreshing to read your take on these life lessons especially how you overcame adversity. Looking forward to more!

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Thank you so much!

Michaela Russell's avatar

Lauren, finding this post has been a gift to my soul. Former big-ish law associate here, and newly a caregiver for a family member amidst their cancer diagnosis. I have no idea how to do it all. But your courage to show up for your loved ones, stand up for yourself, and be a kick ass lawyer is inspiring. Thank you! 💗

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Michaela - I am thinking dearly of you and your family during this time. The secret? I don't do it all. I dropped SO many balls while caregiving, personally and professionally. My friendships took a backseat, I didn't sleep, and I had SO much help thank to the most generous friends, family members, and colleagues. You do not have to do it all, nor should you. This is just a chapter; joy is ahead (and, if you can believe it, in the cracks of this time, too).

Cathy's avatar

WOW!!! This is so well written & can apply to so many facets of life. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Jennifer Bauer's avatar

Really appreciate your writing and thoughts! In a world that seems to be increasingly less thoughtful and prioritizes short-form content that does nothing to stimulate you or make you think, your content has been a breath of fresh air! You help me to determine how I can better approach my life with intention! I appreciate your work!

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Your words are beyond kind and generous. Thank you!!! xx lauren

Cece's avatar

Such wonderful words of wisdom! Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly Lauren. You’re a true breath of fresh air in the Influencer space. Always enjoy your posts.

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Thank you SO much! xx

Jordain Rutherford's avatar

I SO look forward to seeing you in my inbox!!! Always so thoughtfully and beautifully written. This is an especially good one! Lauren Letters always spark joy for me ❤️ my favorite Substack follow!!

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Thank you so much!!! xx lauren

Leana conway's avatar

13 lessons that can also be applied to caregiving.

Bailey Eastman's avatar

So well written! I’ve found all these to be equally true in my sales career. Such useful truths!!

Angelica's avatar

Lauren, the way you are blessing my life is incredible! Thank you!! ❤️

Lauren Tilashalski's avatar

Oh my goodness thank you!!!

DWarren's avatar

Excellent! Thanks for the words of wisdom