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Fiorenza Rossini's avatar

So happy for you, Dominique. Your words are beautiful, your whole post felt like a poem to be honest.

I have very much enjoyed seeing you through your words.

I can't wait to hear more about the journey you're on. ✨

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Fiorenza! 🥹 You (and the lovely DITFK substack crew) have made my first moments of Substack publishing so welcoming and encouraging. Thank you for seeing me.

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Nina Lenton's avatar

It is definitely a different space here - welcome!

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Thank you, Nina. Slowly taking my time to find my way around and settle in. Definitely helps to see some familiar faces :)

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Ingrid Fernandez's avatar

Welcome! So happy to see you and read you here! And so many meaty questions, you’ve definitely got me thinking about what I share on here and that journey of connection. Thank you!

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Thank youuu, Ingrid 🫶🏾 Its so nice to have the space (ie more than a square& a catchy “hook”) to explore some of these questions.

Our chats next week are going to be juicy!

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Hazel | This Women's Work's avatar

What a beautiful post Dominique. And what a powerful invitation. I can’t wait to read (and see!) more and I think I’ll take Sawubona and Sikhona with me on my journey too 💕

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Thank you, Hazel! Appreciate the encouragement a lot.

It is SUCH a beautiful way of greeting each other isn’t it? 🫶🏾

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Hazel | This Women's Work's avatar

It really is!

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Betina Cunado's avatar

Welcome!! And this was beautiful!! It’s a post to re-read slowly, appreciating each word.

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Aw, thank you Betina!!! So kind 💛

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Leila Ainge's avatar

I love this SO much for you 💛 and us!

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Leila, thank you 🥹💛 This warm welcome has been the loveliest! You’ll definitely know more about the psych behind our human need to be seen and also the weird stress we feel when we are! 🙃

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Sage’s “Dear Mom,” Essays's avatar

Sawubona. This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing yourself here.

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Thank you so much for reading! Sikhona x

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Wonderful, Dominique. I’d never thought of the word Intimate that way. I love that. I have subscribed and look forward to reading your poetry (I am a poet!) as well as all your other pieces. Giving you a big welcome hug! 🤗Francesca x

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Dominique van Werkhoven's avatar

Thank you, Francesca!! 💛 It’s so lovely when you enter a new-ish space & are so warmly welcomed! Have subscribed to yours, too - what a place to be with so many talented creatives! xx

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Leila Ainge's avatar

Cheeky /hopeful comment here to say I’m really looking forward to reading your next blog 💛

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Wholesome & Wholistic's avatar

Welcome!

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