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Susan Hickman's avatar

I’m following your story with fascination. Do you mind me asking how old your son was when you tried to kill yourself? You might have said in an earlier chapter, I’m not sure. I’ve read a LOT of NDE stories (as I am very drawn to them!), and yours is one of the weirdest ones I’ve ever read! Have you made sense of it since? Or should I just keep reading to find out!?

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's avatar

He was 13. I've made sense of it all, and will share that with everyone!

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Susan Hickman's avatar

The part about your son was heartbreaking. Sometimes we don’t realize the effect our actions have on others!

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Amie B Kosberg's avatar

WHOMP! Loved reading about the cube and cuboid.

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Kelley Smoot's avatar

Thank you so much Alisa. Your writing is fabulous and it does help me make sense of my own story. 🙏🏼

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's avatar

I appreciate it, Kelley, and I'm glad to help.

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Kelley Smoot's avatar

Your writing and story are an enormous help. I’ve dealt with suicide in my family and this gives me a different, much more helpful perspective than anything I’ve read. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

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Rich Shipley's avatar

Simply amazing.

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's avatar

I appreciate you reading.

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Rich Shipley's avatar

It’s a compelling story!!

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John Schwarzkopf's avatar

I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this, but it's fascinating.

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's avatar

Stay tuned! I have figured a lot of it out, and will share it all.

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Lisa Bonnice: Post-Woo Oracle's avatar

Wowwwwww. I cannot wait for the next chapter!

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Lorraine Devon Wilke's avatar

Holy he... well, not really, but WOW!! That is an experience unlike any I've read or heard of. Astonishing, amazing, fascinating, and now I need/want to hear how it all turns out. I am also the mother of a son, so your realizations about the impact of your decisions on him are devastating, heart-wrenching, and wholly relatable. You made a good mother's choice...

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Sbk's avatar

Thank you. Your story helps me understand parts of my own. I love your writing. 🙏🏼💕

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lprothrock's avatar

Wow, Alisa, what a profound realization about the effect of your suicide on your son. It gives me a different perspective on my own life. Thank you.

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SomeNYDude (he/him)'s avatar

This is profound, Ms. Valdes-Rodriguez. I hope to see your son’s perspective on how he wasn’t abandoned and you were there for him. Much love. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

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