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I really enjoyed this and learnt a lot. Both of you have such wisdom and amazing experiences to share. But it was also tough to hear about all the issues with boundaries that both of you have experienced. Good luck with setting them and keeping to them!

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I honestly never thought that being a writer would make me think so hard about boundaries!

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Thank you for this authentic conversation, Katherine. I know you said that this felt transgressive, because you were talking about what you’re not willing to do, but to me this level of honesty felt hugely generous. It makes me realise how much value there is in sharing what’s true!

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Another excellent discussion - thanks.

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Thank you!

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I had never given thought to the fact that once my collection is published, I would not be protected by privacy. I, too, am a personal essayist. My publication history is in literary journals, which have invisible audiences that I rarely meet. I write my experience with manic depression (and alcoholism and terminal heart disease) and like you, I want to help. You give me much to chew on, mainly if my literary work should be the only thing I offer, nothing more of myself. Big questions asked.

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I loved listening to this conversation as boundaries are one of my favourite things- essential in both personal and professional relationships, they are what helps make anything sustainable for me… otherwise I start to come apart at the seams!

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