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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Mary Gaitskill

"on a permanent threshold of an imaginary heaven"

I once kept an unrequited love going for almost a year by writing a short novel about a woman (me) winning back the heart of the man who'd kicked her to the curb (him). I was completely engaged and really believed that if I sent it to him he'd come back. However, not only didn't it achieve the desired goal, but it was never published, so that was that.

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Mary Gaitskill

Thank you hugely for this. I'm right there now. First time I've experienced it in nearly 30 years. And even more intense this time...

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wild energy burns you up so delicious

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I love this so much! Best Valentine 💌

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That song is (achingly) sweet as pie.

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I love this ❤️❤️❤️

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