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Sharon Kelly Hake's avatar

Sam, when I look up the words, "Great Dame," in the dictionary, your picture and powerful story are displayed. Thank you for sharing your remarkable story and for showing us what it truly means to be a Great Dame. Love, Sharon

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Samantha Fox's avatar

Thank you so much Sharon. I look forward to future writing events! 💗

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Sam,

This stayed with me long after I finished reading it. The way you told your story—without flinching, but with so much heart—felt like an offering. You don’t just recount the pain; you transmute it. Every choice you’ve made to show up, to soften, to lift others even when no one was lifting you—that’s the kind of strength that humbles me.

You write with the same grounded power you carry in your voice. Hearing you read this at DamesTalk was unforgettable. Reading it now, I feel even more of the layers. The grace in it isn’t performative—it’s earned, weathered, worn in like truth.

Thank you for trusting us with it. You’re building something beautiful, one word, one rep, one act of love at a time.

With deep respect,

Robert

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Samantha Fox's avatar

I could cry over and over. Thank you 💗❤️

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Maureen McVail's avatar

I’m embarrassed to admit, I judged a book by its cover! I thought you were a young blonde with your life together. You ARE!

Your background story is what shocked me. It’s filled with so much grit and grace it is incredibly inspiring.

Thank you for sharing your remarkable story and enlightening me to not be so judgy. I would love to hear more! Keep kicking butt!

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Samantha Fox's avatar

Thank you so much for reading& listening! It also takes courage to admit when we are being judgmental, I truly appreciate that. I look forward to writing more!

Be well 💗

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