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Rachael Tiss's avatar

Michelle, thank you for sharing your uplifting story with us! It's rich with love, vulnerability, and tender moments of humor. I especially love these power statements:

"My parents understand more than anyone that pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can change the whole trajectory of not only your life, but of generations to follow." ❤️

"They have given me the tools to take risks and be my own safety net." 💥

"I'm My Own Safety Net" --> slogan for your podcast's merch t-shirt? (I would proudly wear it)

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Leo Ariel's avatar

"Sometimes I wonder if I need to wear a shirt that says: I’M A GROWN WOMAN"

LOL, I feel the same way! 😂

"What do your parents think" is the most commonly asked question I get— as a solo-traveler spending 1+ year away from home.

I don't know. I can't speak for them nor will I speculate. I'm my own person. My parents are their own persons. If you want their opinion, then you gotta ask *them* :-)

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