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up our proverbial sleeves and got to work. David offered us his wisdom,
generosity, and time. Time to gather around these stories and re-author them.
They became art, living, breathing art because Joanna survived. David’s questions
and stories created bridges to land yet unknown, to strange territories where we
could rest, laugh, and live with our stubborn hope.
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Maisel, R., Epston, D., & Borden, A. (2004). Biting the hand that starves you:
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An Apprenticeship in Extremis
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