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Erin Shetron's avatar

i'm imagining the thousands of BAT readers cheering you on as you bravely step into the BAT cave for winter. we don't know when you'll come out or who you'll be when you do. but we'll be here whenever you emerge. both are true.

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Debbie Weil's avatar

perfect

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Tammy Guiver's avatar

couldn't say it better ♥

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Madeline's avatar

Love you and love the math. Here forever and always, even if it’s never <3

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Erin Shetron's avatar

couldn't have said it better. BAT forever, even if it's never.

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Mike Sowden's avatar

This completely ruins the mystique of our epic feud, but you're a good'un, so please take a breather to keep your brain exactly the way it is.

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E.L. Zeitgeist's avatar

I haven't posted on my stack since MAY. Whether or not people forgot about me makes no difference in the scheme that's grand, but also it's IMPOSSIBLE to forget about you, Alex. Impossible. bruce Take really good care of yourself and if it's different on the other side, please know that's super ok with us. /bruce.

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Sam Z's avatar

Have a nice break! I’ll leave some soup warming for you on the stove. Do you like soup? Lmk

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

It’s okay to take a break. We will be here when you return. I had to get pneumonia to take a break. I had the same fear but Substackians are a special bunch.

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Seth Werkheiser's avatar

Hugs, dude.

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Elizabeth MacMillan's avatar

loving the vibe of a handwritten substack. breaks are the best.

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

This is great. YOU are great. Take a break! You need it. Everybody will still be here when you get back ❤️‍🔥

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

Love the fancy BAT stationery. Had no idea this was such a professional operation. But isn’t it wonderful there are people to forget about you?

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🌈⃤Ani's avatar

I take breaks by accident after every single thing I write bc I get easily distracted. They’re filled with self doubt and anxiety. Not taking a break ever would be more restful.

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Debbie Weil's avatar

Alex, the cool kids always take a break over the holidays... to regenerate, rejuvenate, recuperate, recover, etc., so you're in good company. {heart}

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Kit's avatar

Beloved, be loved, may you find rest and renewal for whatever your future holds.

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Samantha Hartley's avatar

Hello from a month into my own sabbatical of indefinite duration. 👋 Literally identical thoughts upon taking it and now no regrets. I have ideas about why so many of us are doing this right now, but that’s a post-sabbatical post. Enjoy! I will miss your fabulous takes on everything.

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Alyson's avatar

Enjoy your break, you lovely person. Looking forward to your return. We will be here ❤️

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Architectonic's avatar

💜

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Tommy Dixon's avatar

Hope you take the time you need & enjoy the holidays with your family. Sometimes I forget there are much more important things than substack, but then I remember. So many great writers/creators took long breaks away.

Lots of love for you & your work (:

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