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Emily McGrath's avatar

Hi Nadine, what a real treat to read this and I totally can hear your voice . So sorry about your dad,. What a gift you were to him. I'm sure of that. xxx

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you so much, Emily! I think about you and the boys quite a bit! I hope you are all doing great. 🤗

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Wow — a friend sent me this newsletter (I am subscribing after I post this comment!) and can’t tell you how much I appreciate your candor and hope and, most of all, your voice. Thank you for your honesty! Wishing you all good things in 2024, including the memories you’d like to hold close from this year.

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you so much, Kara! I missed seeing your comment in all the excitement of the new year. Hoping your 2024 is going great so far (mine is already infinitely better, thankfully).

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Hooray! Makes me happy to hear that. Hope it gets even better (mine is swimming along, too!). Cheering on you and your many projects in 2024!

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Renee Eastabrooks's avatar

I'll be following your writing journey and cheering from N.C.!

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you so much, Renee! Hoping you’re having a great 2024 so far.

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What to read if's avatar

Condolences on your loss; and on your tough year. Right back atcha for all the good stuff to come.

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you! Hopeful for us both.

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Lindsay Hameroff's avatar

I look forward to reading this newsletter every year! Hoping 2024 will bring everything you deserve. Keep on keeping on: I find you so inspiring!

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you, Lindsay, that means a lot to me - it is so encouraging to hear I’m not just blogging into the void, ha! Wishing you a wonderful 2024!

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Renee Eastabrooks's avatar

Brava, Nadine! Brave, indeed! Here’s hoping that 2024 gives you all that you need. This first-time screenwriter (adapting my own novel for a feature film) is 9 drafts in and grateful to read your journey. Your insights and candor inspire!

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you, Renee - it makes me so happy you felt inspired! Sending you all the luck and writing mojo for your feature adaptation!

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Coby Byerly's avatar

I absolutely love when you send out an email to read. I'm so sorry you have had such a roller coaster of a year. I 100% agree our generation doesn't talk enough about caring for aging parents. That is all I have done, it feels, since I left CA. Its not true, but the hard stuff is what pulls focus. Keep on doing your thing, you are bound for greatness (you're great now) I am always rooting for you. When you write things like this some of us feel less alone in our unspoken burdens, as we aren't quite as eloquent as you at sharing them. Your ability to make hard things relatable is a GIFT. Keep sharing and keep hoping.

xo

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Nadine Jolie Courtney's avatar

Thank you, Coby, you are always so kind and I'm very grateful for you! I'm so sorry to hear about your parents - I hope it gets easier and you have all the support. Sending you big hugs. xoxo

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