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Jule DeJager  Ward's avatar

Hi, Jessica, I know from reading your book that you hate to be called "amazing" so I won't do that. Yet, when I look what you have achieved - just here on Substack - I stand in awe and thank the world that you are in it.

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Jessica Slice's avatar

What a kind kind comment. Thank you so much for your encouragement.

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JLS's avatar

Hi Jessica, would you ever consider writing about how you and your family manage having dogs? I’m pregnant, so temporarily disabled as you describe in your interview with Virginia Sole-Smith, and I feel like a slave to my collie mix’s walk schedule and boundless energy. Her leash pulling triggers my nausea and pulls my sensitive joints out of whack. I know the purpose of the newsletter is not just to shine a lens on your life but any tips for dog ownership that is not just more exercise, more training, and more effort would be so appreciated. 🙏🏼

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Jessica Slice's avatar

The truth is, I do very little of our dog care (other than the training, which is my thing, and shopping for supplies). My husband does all the dog walking because my joints can't handle it. I don't think we could handle big dogs with just me. Or we could? But it wouldn't be worth it! The other solution, if you have the funds, is hiring a dog walker, but that adds up quickly. I'm sorry that you are feeling more injured and sicker from dog care.

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JLS's avatar

Thank you for your kind words! We are definitely going to hire a dog walker when the baby comes.

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Erin's avatar

Jessica, I finished your book while waiting in UNC hospital for my mom to be admitted for leukemia treatment this week. I kept stopping to tell her about it and was upset I didn’t have a pen or highlighter to underline the copious passages I want to remember. So I’ll just read it again, as I do all books that touch and change me. Your words are a gift and remind me of a poster that I had hanging in my elementary school classroom for many years that read: “what you write might just change the world.”

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Jessica Slice's avatar

Erin. What a beautiful comment — it made me cry. I am so sorry to hear about your mom and I'm so touched that my book was meaningful to you. I hope you both are getting the care you need.

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Mara Gordon, MD's avatar

Love this, thank you ♥️

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