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Heidi Bailey's avatar

Robin. “Baby get the fuck out” sounds like divine intervention! I am rooting for you like a super fan and signing up for Patreon right now.

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Robin Divine's avatar

The way it screamed at me (in a phrase I couldn't deny) was absolutely divine intervention! Thank you so much for the super fan support and Patreon love. Grateful to you as always, Heidi!

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Elizabeth T Marino, MA's avatar

With poor options, people get strategic.

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Robin Divine's avatar

People don't understand how creative you have to be to survive poverty. And thank you, Elizabeth. Really hope this is a step in the right direction.

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Elizabeth T Marino, MA's avatar

I truly hope this is, too. Lord knows, I've certainly made my own missteps.

https://medium.com/@emarino9999/a-safer-place-df0722587040

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Robin Divine's avatar

Bookmarking to read today, thank you for sharing Elizabeth. I feel as though we all have in one way or another.

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Elizabeth T Marino, MA's avatar

Congratulations on securing a new place, hopefully on higher ground.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

People with terrible options make terrible choices.

So true. Hang in there, Robin.

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Robin Divine's avatar

I'm often berated for past choices and I always want to say "what else was I supposed to do?" I wish I'd had better options. And really trying my best to hold on, thanks for that Diana.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Truly, I understand. Sometimes we don't have good choices, Robin. Take care.

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Tristen Bonacci's avatar

You got this. And as far as the chlorine gas, by the time you get there it will dissipate. Chlorine sinks and doesn't stay in the air. Just beware for your fur babies. I've been in aquatics my whole life and even ended up in urgent care after a chlorine leak at my pool that I had to stop (NOT fun - yes, you cannot breathe and it's dangerous as hell IN THE MOMENT, and I sounded like Joan Rivers for a week, but luckily, my lungs did not scar and I'm all good) but it clears up fast and sinks into the ground, so you won't be poisoned. :)

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Robin Divine's avatar

Woah, glad you were alright. (Except for a Joan Rivers voice!) That's helpful to know about the gas, thank you. I've been trying to research info but it's been hard to find or conflicting details. Will definitely make sure the littles are protected. Want to keep up all safe until we can make our way out of this country. 🙂

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Kevin's avatar

Antithetical remarks and adaptive Americana. A person exists at or below poverty barely accepted into an establishment. The violation the f any civil right bestows a franchise upon the newly endebted passenger of equality. The lackluster catering events beg for attention

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