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Cait's avatar

Sending love and support your way! Thank you for talking about it, there are a lot of us in the same position right now and it really helps to feel less alone.

I lost my job with USAID earlier this year, and with it my overseas housing. My entire sector is decimated (global public health) and I have no idea what's next. I did not expect to be 45 and living with my parents, but here I am. I'm trying to make the best of it and appreciate that I get this time with them.

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Ugh I’m so sorry and thank you for sharing! Hang in there

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Christene Barberich's avatar

I can't imagine how hard this is, I'm sorry, but I also can't wait to welcome you over here with open arms. Sometimes life works in mysterious ways (better than that business of everything happening for a reason)...so I'm hopeful some tiny miracles will be waiting for you, too❤️

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

🥹

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Leah's avatar

I agree, it's really difficult in the moment to drum up the "everything will be okay" mentality when so many things are up in the air! Just know you have an amazing support network all around the world wanting to help and to help you feel (some!) joy to take your mind off the things you can't control. *Cue sending all the cute cat memes* 😊

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

So nice

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Leah's avatar

Plus hopefully we can meet up in NYC! 💕

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Nicole Garelick's avatar

thank you for sharing with you, you're a real one and it's so magical.

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Awww

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Simran's avatar

Good luck! Sending you lots of luck and light! ✨

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

thank you!!

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Laura Fenton's avatar

I know the circumstances are not what you might have chosen, but you are going to have so much fun in New York. Look me up after the dust settles!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

let's please get together!

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Grace Yu's avatar

Thank you so much for your honesty, sending lots of love and support!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

<3

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Laurie Gunning Grossman's avatar

We love the honesty, Leo. So many of us have been going through pivots and transitions. I understand the feelings of leaving a home you love. 💙

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Laurie!!

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Jaime Derringer's avatar

I'm sorry to hear this, Leo. Sending good thoughts, luck, vibes, whatever! Will definitely keep you in mind if I see any opportunities. Sad to know you're leaving the West Coast but hoping being in NYC will create new opportunities for you! ❤️

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

You have been such a support - thank you

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Sami Reiss's avatar

Hopeful that big and amazing surprises and blessings are coming your way

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Hopefully a coffee meet soon

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Emily K's avatar

I so appreciate your transparency/honesty here! The more people that talk about life shifts like this, the more others will feel okay talking about theirs. Thank you and I know you’re going to find new opportunities in NYC

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

You are so kind!

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Laura Burke's avatar

You’re the strongest person I know. You’ll get through this!

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Love uuuu

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Jessica's avatar

Sorry this happened. Sending all of the good vibes your way.

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

Thanks

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Rachel Bernsen's avatar

Excited for your next chapter and that i get to see you all more often!! Big love and safe journey on your way. Xoxo

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

See you soon

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Julie Vadnal's avatar

Beautiful. (And selfishly I can’t wait for you to get here!)

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Leonora Epstein's avatar

😢/❤️

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