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Thanks my darling. Rosie’s Riotous Recovery 😂❤️

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Nov 6, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Thank you so much for this!!!! I couldn’t put it down until I had read all 65 postcards. I was hooked! Excellent! I resonated so much with your experiences. This is bringing up so many things for me. I also read the story you wrote about Lourdes/Rose and the anorexia. I struggled with anorexia in my late teens and early 20’s, and you captured the emotions and thoughts about it SO incredibly well. I really enjoyed reading them. So glad I came across your Substack. Can’t wait to start the Recovery Diaries!

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Oh hey hi! Thanks so much. That's the kind of review that makes those early mornings and tired eyes worth it. I'm sorry you struggled with anorexia, and it means a huge amount to me that you felt I did the emotions justice. Wishing you all the best, Eleanor

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Glorious isn't the right word but it was what came out.

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Thank you Jo. Witnessing you reading it in real time has been like having another ride on the rollercoaster. There are sections proceeding that last needle which, because of those involved, had to be left out, but if you've the appetite for it, you'll find out more in The Recovery Diaries.

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Oh I'm ready! Yeah I do like to comment as I go, typos and all, sometimes mid-read. Hope it hasn't been too triggering so see all those comments come up again.

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It's been really reassuring. It's hard to know with work, once it's out there, if it stands up, especially this which I was writing on the hoof. It was a risk which I still worry about but I love too, that it is what it is.

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Absolutely! He's a dear friend, in fact twas he who told me all about how talented you are as a writer, he's not wrong! I've also been writing for a while now, mostly for TV/film, check out www.merkabahmedia.com my production company. I do hope you're well and happy Ella and that the stone circle is as stunning as ever! Deep blessings to you and yours. Brother Bear x

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Hello Ms Anstruther! How lovely to find you out here, on the net, as it were lol. last we met was at a gallery opening in Brighton I believe? So, now one finds that we have more in common than one at first may have thought, writing indeed! Love the one min mem, keep going, you inspiring witch you Xx

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(Bear) :)

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Oh hello! Now I know who it is. I’m not sure I ever knew your other name … Are you in touch with Rob?

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May 29, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

🥰

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Every instalment leaves me breathless. I look forward to reading the compiled version!

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Thanks Jodie!

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Love this 💕

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May 29, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

I have relished every segment of your memoir. Raw, candid, touching, brave, so inspiring and beautifully written. I’m going to miss it...please write something else. X

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May 29, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Amazing. Brave. Courageous and beautifully articulated. Xxxx

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Thanks darling x

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Thanks Rob. It’s been very healing. X

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Thank you for taking us all on this part of your amazing journey EllaBella.......it is so well told and I wish you more power and the greatest of guidance for whatever you are inspired to do and write from here on!! xx

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