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I'd love to know what you think about my site! Please sign my guestbook with any suggestions or comments you have. Thanks!

Date:: December 17, 1999

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A beautiful and intelligent homepage - just like the woman who created it, I guess. You are so talented! I found loads of inspiration here. Thanks! Sara (fellow fishy)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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I really like your site ! It looks fun, inspiering and it has lots of really nice pictures. I'm amazed and I am glad you did this because I'm sure pages like that are what we need ! Not "How to diet right " or whatever ! Thank you :-))) !!!!!

Date:: December 17, 1999

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what a wonderful site. truly inspirational, and absolutely beautiful. take care darling ! luv cleopatra (fellow fishy from A&B board)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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i love your site! the inspiring stuff is really good. this helped me coming here and i know it will help others. kudos to you!!!!!!

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Steph - this site is so beautiful, intelligent, positive and inspirational! I love it! Thank you so much hon - you are great! Love and *hugs* from Emma (fimbriae fron Fishy BB :)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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You are truly an inspiring and gifted person. I really like what you said about our bodies not defining us but not seperate from us either. How our bodies are to help us live our life to the fullest! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I am a sfishy friend...and I always look for your posts and replies,so I am glad you gave us your website! Take care and be gentle with yourself! Jen(Rebekah)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Steph -- very impressive and inspiring. Terri

Date:: December 17, 1999

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what a beautiful site, i am a guppy, and glad i found you.

karenmc.

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Hey Steph!!, I found your website on the 'Something Fishy' site. I guess that makes us fellow fishies? :)Well, you've done a great job!! Three cheers to your new and wonderful site. I have already marked it in my 'Favorites'. I also suffer from bulimia/anorexia, and dont think Im able to control it. But I know that day will come soon, maybe hopefully after thorougly exploring your webpage:) I wish yoou all the best in college and your advertising. God Bless you!!!!!

Love, PeachyGal

Date:: December 17, 1999

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I love your site. It is very honest and open too. You did a wonderful job so far.

Allison (Cala)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Steph - Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful space for us to come and reflect and learn... you are an amazing gift to the world! love, - MARSH ( fishy )

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Steph, cool idea for a page. And an inspiring one! Thanks for sharing that! Love, Tatum (tat from the something fishy BB)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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great site :) - i'm glad that you posted the address on the fishy boards.

meghan (kuma)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Thanks for such a positive site. What a wonderful idea! Good work. -faith(fellow fishy)

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Good work! This is a great site. I saw you write about it in Something fishy. I am a fishy, but I don't post much. Thanks for sharing this site.

Murphy

Date:: December 17, 1999

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heyheyhey! like many others signing this guestbook, i found your page through something fishy, a website i cannot live without! anyway, your site is fabulous, i like the positive energy. keep it up!!!

--e*star

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Steph - Beautiful, insiring site! I LOVE your graphics, as well as your writings! Keep it up...BlueEyedGirl from SFWED

Date:: December 17, 1999

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Nice, intelligent web site! (and the design isn't bad either! :)) Keep up the great work and you will inspire many--Katya (Fishy!)

Date:: December 18, 1999

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Hey! Cool site. In fact, very very cool site. Alright I'll shut up now. It's a heck of a lot better than mine! Jess/Sportnut

Date:: December 18, 1999

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Wowsers! I feel special being the first person to come to ur website! I think it's wonderful! I looked at it all & loved every bit of it! ~Ali~

Date:: December 18, 1999

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OK I FEEL STUPID NOW! I DIDN'T SEE THE 3 BEFORE THE 1-IT TURNS OUT I WAS THE 31ST PERSON TO VISIT THE SITE, BUT THAT'S STILL OK!

~ALI~

Date:: December 18, 1999

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Steph,

What a wonderful, informative and honest site you have created. Much thanks as I found it really helpful and I'm sure that it touch a lot of people. Thank You, Flutterfree (fishy)

Date:: December 18, 1999

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Amanda- This is a great site that I hope more people find out about and can contribute to, Thanks you give me hope : )

Date:: December 21, 1999

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Dear Stephykins :-) Love your site!!!! :-D I haven't read it ALL yet (you know how it is, library net access & limited time-ugh). But I really liked it, & all the cute little graphics :-) I'm STILL waiting for you to update your other page- so I can finally see the mysterious Zach (or have you already updated it?/) Well, I guess i'd better finish writing your email now!!!! Luv you heaps & heaps Sazzy xxxx

Date:: December 21, 1999

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I LOVE your site, it's great. Really inspirational. Thanks for letting us know it was here. Starflower (another fishy)

Date:: December 21, 1999

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Thank you so much for creating this! It's a gift and I'm thankful for it! Love, Amanda (Sakae from SF site)

Date:: December 22, 1999

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Steph, Looks great! I have been looking forward to seeing the site since you brought it up at SF! Keep up the good work! <>< Love Snow

Date:: December 25, 1999

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Thank you for such a wonderful and beautiful site. I found your address from the something-fishy bulletin board. I hope your recovery continues,

Beth xxx

bethypoos@hotmail.com

Date:: December 27, 1999

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This site is absolutely awesome! I like your "Jumping Through Hoops" section. It was quite interesting. Keep up the good work. Jess/Jezebel (fishy)

Date:: January 04, 2000

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This is such a great site! Nice Work!!! Love, Morpheus(fishy)

Date:: January 04, 2000

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Your site is an inspiration! Blessed be, Aislin (fellow fishy)

Date:: January 04, 2000

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Hi. I'm looking for support groups around my area(Rochester, NY) I know This is a guest book but if anyone can help me please e-mail me QueenCol23@aol.com (Thats an L not a 1 not in capitals though)

Colleen

Date:: January 05, 2000

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You have a wonderful site. Thany-you for sharing it with us! Luv Lori (fellow Fishy: Gelfling)

Date:: January 12, 2000

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Very nice site. Inspirational. God Bless You!

Diane

Date:: January 30, 2000

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Hi. I just hope you know how absolutely WONDERFUL your site is! From the first moment I saw it, I felt warm and comfortable. Your compassionate heart just shines through here! Being aware of our bodies and then even "liking" it...that is so hard! I commend you as you share yourself and your victories with others of us who sure do need the inspiration. Please keep up the great work:). ~Ea_survivor

Date:: February 01, 2000

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This is a very cozy site. It feels right. You should too. BRAVA!!

Date:: February 07, 2000

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Hi there,

Just wanted to wish you luck :) I know what you are going through...

All the best

Date:: February 12, 2000

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Hey Stephles :-) I finally got to check out your whole site!! It's great!! I wish I wasn't so computer illiterate!! Email me soon sweetie. Luv & huge hugs sazzles xxxx

Date:: February 28, 2000

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A very wonderful site with many important things we should all really think about! Luv, Estella (fishy)

Date:: March 03, 2000

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This site is wonderful! I found it via something-fishy.org. I especially enjoyed the "inspiring stuff." Very good paper too.

Date:: March 13, 2000

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I found your site off of something fishy. your story is so much like mine, it really touched me. I hope you have art coming soon, I am an artist myself and always look for those additions. keep up the great work! yea:O)

Date:: March 13, 2000

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What a fantastic site! I am recovering from anorexia and bulimia as well. I really respect you for sharing your support and motivation. It is so important to give back to those who aren't as far along as you. God Bless, Rebecca

Dartigny@hotmail.com

Date:: April 08, 2000

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Hi Steph,

great work, loved your site!!!! Your design is awesome, and not to speak of the content. I think it is important to draw people's attention to women's body image and ow it is "created" An intelligent and inspirational webpage, what else to say :) and you are a talented person!

Daniela (fellow fishy from A-board)

Date:: April 08, 2000

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Stephanie. This is an awesome web site. As someone who suffers from anorexia nervosa myself, I can totally relate to your story and your feelings. I personally love your art work because it was sincere. It wasn't made for show, it was made for personal purposes and that is the bast form of art work. I hope that things continue to go well for you, and that you have fun being a student...there really isn't a job out there that will compare I think. :) Take care Allison W.

Date:: April 08, 2000

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Beautiful Site Sweetie! Take care, always rembember how terrific you are! -Felicity from SF

Date:: April 08, 2000

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I enjoyed you wedsit it was very informal. Thank you for expessing something that I also feel. Your site will help me in my own research paper for school. Keep up the good work !

Date:: April 19, 2000

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Stephanie- I too am an anorexic. I am currently a freshmen at the University of Toledo. it has been such a struggle for me over the past 7+ years that I have been battling this TERRIBLE illness. If you ever need to talk: agiessl@eng.utoledo.edu

Date:: April 23, 2000

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Very nice, keep up the good work! We used your page for a school project.

Date:: April 26, 2000

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What a lovely site!!

The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center was created to fill an important community need, that of providing prompt information to individuals needing assistance in finding eating disorder treatment in their area. We provide referrals to eating disorder practitioners, treatment facilities, and support groups. Referrals to eating disorder practitioners are offered at NO CHARGE as a community service. In addition, we offer general information to the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders and we hope to promote social attitudes that enhance a healthy body image and self-esteem.

Those who would like eating disorder information or need a referral can contact The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center by telephone, "snail" mail or e-mail. The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is able to link those needing treatment resources with eating disorder professionals who provide individual, family, and group treatment. If an agency or treatment center can fit a client's needs better than a private practitioner, then the service will refer to that organization.

We are delighted at the wonderful response we have received from the community and from professionals specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Our goal is to work together with our communities and all eating disorder professionals to provide quality treatment resources to those suffering with eating disorders. Let us join together to eliminate the devastation these disorders cause their victims and their victims' families.

Take Care. Christine.

Christine A. Hartline, M.A. Executive Director

Date:: April 27, 2000

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! i am trying to write a paper on how Marge Piercy's "Barbie Doll" Questions female roles in our society. Your web site helped a lot! especially your bibliography. i only hope that i can find more information. if there are any suggestions at to where i can find more info, e-mail me at: crys6177@hotmail.com. thanks again. :)

Date:: May 05, 2000

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this is a beautiful site that i "happened" to find tonigh, just what i needed. inspiration after a frustrating and hard day. i found it all here. thank you for fanning my flame back into brightness, where it wants to remain, and for adding another flame, deep in my heart. thank you. sunny

Date:: May 06, 2000

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Steph, found you site while looking for info on appearance obession. recently came to realize i have a problem with accepting my body and low self esteem and it is beginning to overwhelm me to where i have felt i have no self worth. thanks for being here bdboone@aol.com

Date:: May 24, 2000

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Dear Stephanie, I wanted you to know that I found your sight very inspiring. I too am a young woman (18) struggling with anorexia, bulimia and depression. However, it won't be long until I am in a treatment center and on my way to true recovery. I just want to wish you the best of luck at U of A. I also used to be in college but I made a decision to withdraw so I could fight this battle head on. It's wonderful to know that there are other young women facing this awful disorder instead of pushing it aside without concern. I could go on and on about the trials and tribulations that I have been through and I that I still have to face, but I don't feel that is necessary for I'm sure it'd be almost identical to yours. Anyhow, I would again like to wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

Date:: May 24, 2000

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Sometimes less is more, so I leave you with this...WOW.

Date:: June 08, 2000

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steph, i enjoyed your site, im a 29 year old single mom with two kids. i have had a depressed feeling for a long time, i even thought about suicide. the only thing that keeps me from actually doing it is my kids. thanks for a uplifting site.

annette

Date:: June 08, 2000

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stephanie, thank you so much for this site!!! i especially enjoyed your "things to try" and "inspiring stuff" sections. i am recovering from bulimarexia, and the techniques you explain there (deep relaxation, treating yourself and your body well) have definitely made a huge difference in the way i perceive and deal with the world. i also did a paper on feminist perspectives on e.d. - the research changed my life. do you have a suggested reading section? much love, peace and strength - melanie

"Be nobody's darling...Let them look askance at you and you askance reply. Be an outcast; be pleased to walk alone (uncool) or line the crowded riverbeds with other impetuous fools..." -Alice Walker, In Search of our Mother's Gardens

Date:: June 14, 2000

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What a beautiful site.. As a recovering alchoholic and a person who has always been concerned with my own weight and body image, I can relate to all that you have here... Thanks... Wilder

Date:: June 23, 2000

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Jess (Jezebel from SF) smiley_toes@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/jezebel34_21/home.html

Your site is so increcibly awesome! I really did enjoy reading it. Actually, this is my second time signing this guestbook. I liked your site so much that I decided to revisit. Well, to be real honest with you, I have revisited SEVERAL times. I just find your site so inspiring. This truly is a fantastic webpage.

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Hi There! My name is Star Gaze and I am the founder of Women of Strength & Inner Beauty. I started this community to bring women from all walks of life together, for support, laughter, fun and unity. I'm so happy you've decided to join us in our travel through the 21st century, let me assure you, we all walk together. At times we may run, and other times we may have to crawl, but we do it together and that is what is important. Another important part of WOSIB is the committees. Through the committees we make friends and take part in our community to make sure that we are all walking together. Please walk with us, and join one or more of our lovely (http://www.wosib.faithweb.com/description.html)committees. I look forward to seeing your application. We also have an (http://www.egroup.com/group/wosib) egroup that we talk back and forth on daily and message boards, constantly in use. Please feel free to join us on either. I look forward to getting to know you better, by the likes of your homepage, I can tell you are a wonderful person.

Hugs, Star Gaze *~*~*~*~*~* We are all women of strength and shine of inner beauty!

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Welcome to WOSIB: We are so honored to have you join our Webring, I know you will enjoy being with us, be sure to join the e-groups for a lot of companionship and fun. Please drop by and visit when you get a chance for Free Stuff, Fun Games, Inspiring Stuff and much more. http://memberpage.women.com/games/iwjindra/index.html Fast Fun And Free Irene Jindra iwjindra@themail.com Have a great 4th of July

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Welcome to Women Of Strength I had a wonderful visit surfing through your site, what an excellent Everthing is so beautiful, well done. Thank you for a wonderful visit, have a nice day. Keep up the good work!! Always SweetAngel

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Hello and howdy !!! WELCOME to Woman of Strength and Inner Beauty !!!! Hope you enjoy your stay. This is a great bunch of ladies !!!! This site is fantastic. I will have to check back and explore !!!!

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Great site you have here.Just wanted to stop by and welcome you to WOSIB.

Date:: June 28, 2000

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HI, my name is Krystal and I just stopped by your beautiful site to Welcome you to Women of Strength and Inner Beauty. Your site is beautifully done! Sincerely, Krystal

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Hi Steph, I dropped by to welcome you to Women Of Strength & Inner Beauty. You are very brave & courageous. Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I wish you the best. Take care!! Garnet

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Beautiful site..Welcome to Women of Strenth and Inner Beauty...Hope to meet you in egroup. <img src="http://sadie224.tripod.com/wosibwel.gif"> <a href="http://sadie224.tripod.com/contents.html"><img src="http://sadie224.tripod.com/margcc.gif"></a>

Date:: June 28, 2000

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Date:: June 28, 2000

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I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Women of Strength and Inner Beauty. It is with great pleasure that I usher in the newest member of our wonderful and supportive group. The time that I spent at your site was very enjoyable. Your site is dazzling and it is evident you’ve spent a great deal of time perfecting it. I feel confident that you will enjoy our group. Please, take time to visit the website at http://www.wosib.faithweb.com/ and join our egroup and if you feel ready apply for a commitee. Most of all, have fun -- that’s what this is all about! If you’d like to visit my site, I would be honored and if you ever need someone to talk with, I’m always only an email away at andyc@lcc.net. Again, welcome!

Date:: June 29, 2000

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wow, i can't remember the last time i spent two hours at one site... your page is super-incredible. ever since my twins were born i have been depressed and filled with self-disgust; you've made me really stop and think about the wonderful things my body has accomplished and what it still has to offer.

i feel like i have known you for ages! you seem like an amazing person. i have no doubt that the rest of your life will be an awe-inspiring journey.

take care of yourself, julie

Date:: July 01, 2000

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Welcome to Women of Strength and Inner Beauty. I love the way you've made your home here on the www. I look forward to getting to know you soon. Huggz,...Caj.Rose<center> <a href="http://www.wosib.faithweb.com/"><img src="http://www.geocities.com/~rosiecajun/crwlc.jpg" border=0></a> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/~rosiecajun/mystical.html"><img src="http://www.geocities.com/~rosiecajun/cajunroselight.gif" border=0></a> </center>

Date:: July 01, 2000

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What a beautiful site! Your story is so inspiring and I applaud you for what you are doing here! Great work! Everything about this site is wonderful! ~Meredith Mhogue4446@aol.com

Date:: July 02, 2000

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Welcome to WOSIB... I am sure you will love it here!... Salina

Date:: July 17, 2000

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I think you have a great site, very inspirational. If you get the chance visit mine at http://www.geocities.com/missnmiss

Date:: July 20, 2000

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Steph, I just wanted to say that you have a beautiful thing going here. -Natasha

Date:: July 28, 2000

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Date:: July 30, 2000

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You have a wonderful site! I'm so proud that you've come this far and are sharing your story with all of us. There are so many girls out there that need to see this....Thank You.

Date:: July 31, 2000

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I would really like to talk to you through email if possible. I am in the middle of something very similar to your story and I really need someone to talk to. If you dont mind could you email me at cshell827@hotmail.com? thanks ... dont feel obligated to email me, I just dont have anyone to talk to that understands.

Date:: August 01, 2000

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Hi, I'm Marci. I just found your site. I hope that it gives me some of the help and support I've been looking for. I am looking forword to seeing all you have here. Keep up the great work!!!

Date:: August 04, 2000

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Steph, this is a beautiful, inspiring website. I thank you so much for it - today was a very bad day for me ED wise/depression and this helped a lot. Bless you.

Stacie Switek

Date:: August 18, 2000

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GEORGOUS SITE! Thanks for visiting mine and sending me an email. I will SURELY link to you! BRAVO!! I will take al ook through the rest of the site when I have some time later, but I already love what I see! ;o)

Love, Guinny Whispers of Sadness http://members.tripod.com/whispers_of_sadness/

Date:: August 22, 2000

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Date:: August 22, 2000

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This is a great site and I will be back. I will also share it with my friends.

Anita,

Date:: August 31, 2000

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Just a note: I live in England, and stumbled across your page whilst surfing the web. I am just about to go back to Uni, and read your story keeping in mind some people that I know at university. Congratulations, honey. You realised what was happening to you. Well done!

Date:: September 07, 2000

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Steph!!! You...you...incredibly talented person, you! The nerve of doing such an awesome webpage!!!! THis is just fantastic! Did I mention it was awesome? Wow. I'm blown away.

o>-<

OK, now that I'm back, let me just say, "So THIS is what you've been up to! ::stands and applauds:: Yaaaaay!!! ::points to Steph:: HEY!! I KNOW this person!!! Wow! ::does the Dance of Joy::

Wonderful website! You are LOVED. ::hugs::

Love, T'shara, TheSeaTourtle, and Queen Jaren

Date:: September 07, 2000

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::points to above message::

P.S. Judy says hi too!

Date:: September 13, 2000

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I found your site because of a message you left in my guestbook - this is a really lovely site. I'm glad you led me to it. I'm gradually starting to feel more hopeful and prepared to leave things behind me and it is places like this which really help. If, like me, you have been trying to recover for a long time, you can end up avoiding sites like this for fear of gaining false hopes or simplistic answers and being disappointed again. This doesn't make me feel this way at all. I will definitely be back! Aurelia