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Hi mackenzie just wanted to share this in response to note #5, there IS a fool-proof way to get a fly outside of your house, although after writing that I realized maybe you don't want to kill the fly, so maybe this is not the solution you're looking for - but I will share it anyways: ELECTRIC FLY SWATTER. Looks like a tennis racket and it's the dopest invention ever, so much so that my dad has bought electric fly swatters as housewarming gifts for most of his neighbors and family members. myself included. I had a fly infestation once and killing them turned into a fun and really easy game. U can buy for the low on amazon (the best one has the lightning bolt symbol on it). good luck :-)

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okay love this. and yes I really don't care if the flies live are die. I'm SO scared of electric fly swatters. I have horrible visions of me stepping on it by accident when it's on, or swinging too crazy and it burns off all my hair. I am so scared to be brave about it that I don't even consider it an option-- but maybe this was the push i needed.

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Omg...that's so real but for us potentially clumsy the electric fly swatter only works when you hold down the on-button, so if it's laying around, its not on. The only people I've seen ever 'injured' by it are like, himbo bros who are like "will this electrify me" and then poke it while they're pressing the button. Good party trick tho.... As far as fire-starting and hair-burning I'm pretty sure the zap is kinda akin to those 4th of July pop 'ems that kids like to throw at peoples feet, so never fear hair loss or electrocution, but those weak, pesky evil little flies can WATCH OUT!!!

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yes it’s actually changed my life!!!!!!!! FLIES BE GONE 4GOOD

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thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. 100000% relate to living in a lie for so long it’s hard to conclude that’s what’s even happening.

acknowledging it in the first place really is the first step, as you know, and being able to say it out loud to yourself and others makes it real in a way that makes it so much harder to push off as nothing.

your body deserves so much care and love and gentleness. from someone on the other side — i’m so excited for the future that awaits you and believe wholeheartedly in your ability to find the answers you need to get to the other end. in due time.

be gentle with yourself, dear internet stranger! 💟

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I hope your Substack is the only surviving evidence of humanity for aliens to find after we are gone

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First, she needs to carve her words on a stone tablet. Maybe your boyfriend can gift you a chisel for your next birthday Mackenzie? It's just a thought. 😉 I mean Substack is nice and all, but a stone is a stone. 🙂

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Mackenzie's Ten Commandments. Ok, I'll stop now. 🤐

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That’s the nicest thing in the world

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Mwah to being kind to yourself 😘♾️

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I'm glad you made it through November 🤍

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“You can’t pray for nuance on the internet.” Fantastic line. (Or a great future autobiography title). So true. So good 👌

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Sometimes it’s the only thing you can tell a person lol

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I realized (thanks to you) that we are neglecting/ignoring serious parts of your posts. All I want to say is that, I feel you, I see you are going through rough period. I sincirely symphatize with you. We are all broken in some way. This world is broken. Majority of people are not willing to admit that to themselves... Stay strong Mackenzie! That is an order. 😉

P.S. Don't "eat glass" anymore, please! 🙏

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Mackenzie your notes must be carefully studied. Each sentence caries deep wisdom. ❤️

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<3

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