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Korynn Elliott's avatar

Currently right in my mid-life crisis moment and this note is like coming up for breath of fresh air. P.S. you are a beautiful 50 ♥️ Happy Birthday!

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Anna's avatar

Dear Koryn,same with me!

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Garance Doré's avatar

Thank you so much! Hold tight - it’s all truly worth it ❤️

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Gail C. Powell's avatar

I am in the next decade now and still learning; this was such a beautiful way to start my weekend. Thank you for sharing your honesty and wonderful musings on life. One of my favourites was 'Don't order a Margarita in an English Pub'; it made me laugh out loud.

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Garance Doré's avatar

Ahahah thank you!!!!! 🍺

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Stella RG's avatar

Funny and deep, loved it.

I’ll be 60 this summer and I’m kind of terrified, but you made me smile and lightened the pressure with your conseils!

Enjoy your 50s big girl 😘

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Garance Doré's avatar

I am sure it will be so fine, even though I totally get it. Sending you love 🥰

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Jodie's avatar

Joyeux anniversaire chère Garance. And I'm so glad you ended up with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense British man 😊

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Garance Doré's avatar

Thank you! And as the brits would say, he’s quite all right!

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Johan du Preez's avatar

What a lovely essay, thanks for sharing! My identity crises started five years ago and many of my insights rhyme with what you choose to share here. Happy travel!

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Julia Norberg's avatar

You have such a way with words - one of my favourite writers! And this really hit home, even for a 30-year-old.

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Anna's avatar

Dear Garance, I've been following your journey for years now, and you sharing your raw life experiences feels like having an older sister. What really sticks with me is your big COVID life twist, with the community being born, an amazing moment of togetherness, and especially one insta live from your writer's house (just for you! my dream) in New Zealand, lush, green, it made me understand this is kinda what I want ❤️ thank you!!! And happy 50, cannot wait to accompany you in this era as well :)

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Garance Doré's avatar

Thank you so much Anna!!! This place was so magical!!! I hope you found yours!

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Emmanuelle Dasque's avatar

Such a beautiful text! Wishing you the sweetest possible 50th birthday :) xxx

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Michelle Farha's avatar

Nossa! É isso!

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Guggi Bauer's avatar

happy birthday ❤️ love you

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Ayofemi Kirby's avatar

Love this. Happy 50th run around the sun 💜☀️

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Bianca Molina, MD's avatar

What beautiful writing and a story so relevant and timely. This really spoke to me 🩷

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Debora's avatar

Happy birthday! I had my 50 birthday in February and I celebrated it with my friends and dearest ones. I perfectly understand your considerations and I feel absolutely good! Let’s be open to possibilities 🌹Debora

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LindaKate's avatar

Happy birthday! I found you again by coming across that Lenny letter it was a good one 💕

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Kris Jezak's avatar

incredible. thank you. xo

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Merle Browne's avatar

You are an absolute wonder. Happy birthday, beautiful.

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