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Jozef Cain's avatar

The stuff you write always has a real hopeful nature to it. Like beneath any of the darkness(which I love btw) there's this real hope. Not just the hope politicians sell you, but real hope. Thanks for writing and sharing Julie. You're the bomb . com.

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julie radford's avatar

For the longest time, I thought I’d never get to experience that kind of hope ever again - winning it back and being able to share it so that maybe, only one more person in this fucked up world, gets to cling onto it, too… that will be the biggest reward for me 🥹❤️‍🩹 thank you for being here with me, Jozef - I’m truly grateful we got to meet and that, every day, I get to be amazed by your talent!

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yashvi | food allergy journal's avatar

wait hello I love this. AHH!! 🤍

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julie radford's avatar

Omg why have I only seen this now I’m so sorry!! Thank you so much, i appreciate you <3

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Lonely Robot Theme's avatar

Julie, your words are like wildfire—blazing, raw, and alive with a kind of electric honesty that’s both searing and strangely comforting. You capture the chaos and contradiction of being human with such depth, and yet, there’s always this golden thread of resilience running through it all.

I love the way you describe your journey—not as a straight line, but as a dance with both light and darkness. The fact that you recognize the rebellion, the hunger, and the moments of quiet harmony as part of the same symphony is beautiful. And that hard-won realization—that BPD is not a life sentence—matters. It’s a lighthouse for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re drowning in their own mind.

Also, Forked sounds absolutely unhinged in the best way, and I might just have to read it. A WWII super soldier trapped in cutlery? I mean… how could I not?!

Here’s to fighting demons and winning. Here’s to cozy nights, good books, and the kind of laughter that shakes loose all the heaviness. You are weird and wonderful, and I’m so glad you’re here.

Until next time—stay brilliantly, unapologetically you.

xx

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julie radford's avatar

I’m crying so hard right now. In the best way possible. I wish I was able to give you a worthy reply but right now all I’m able to say is - thank you, from the bottom of my heart! I’m so grateful I’ve stumbled upon you on here and I can’t wait to read and hear more from you - what a magical experience to share in this divided world 😭❤️‍🩹

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Lonely Robot Theme's avatar

You’re so so welcome and it was my pleasure to write about your experiences and fabulous work. I can’t wait to read more 💕

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E.R. Davis's avatar

Oh snaps, you read! Fiction!! I've been sucked into the classics but the fork thing sounds promising! I might have to check that one out

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julie radford's avatar

The shock! The horror! 👁️👄👁️ booktok made me do it and I can’t say I regret reading it lmao

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E.R. Davis's avatar

I'm sold. I love weird fiction and antique cutlery.

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