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Graham P Milner's avatar

What a weak and somewhat disrespectful introduction.. a small man saying small things ! I am impressed you were as civil as you were. I would have likely asked just how many summits? And wo O2 does it take to become a climbers climber ? Or is it a distinction of gender ?? But you were a bigger person👏💥

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Melissa Arnot Reid's avatar

I don’t want to comment on anyone’s physiology but small man is particularly apt here…..

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Jenny | The Belonging Project's avatar

It’s seriously a see saw and constant battle (especially for women). It really doesn’t need to be and for some reason people choose to project. Thank you for sharing

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sarah carter's avatar

This resonates with me SO much. When I was a professional cellist, I didn't "look" like a cellist. When I started running, I didn't "look" like runner. When I started climbing mountains, I didn't "look" like a climber. When I began spending more time in the wilderness alone, I didn't

"look" like someone who would "be out there on [her] own." When I completed medical training, and now almost a decade into independent practice, I continue to not "look" like a doctor. People make these comments to me with impunity, and have for as long as I can remember. I have no answers here! But I feel that deep frustration, for sure.

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Chris Clodfelter's avatar

I’m only halfway through your book and so far I’d say you were indeed a climber’s climber.

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Madge Woods's avatar

Definitely a climber and someone I truly admire, even more reading Enough.

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Tracie Jahn's avatar

PS, I was happy to stay up all night reading your story

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Melissa Arnot Reid's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Tracie Jahn's avatar

Oh Lordy, that bee in my bonnet is stinging. In my professional world, architectural lighting manufacturing , it is 90% male. In executive positions 95%. I am the national vice president of sales and the only woman on the sales team. The stories I could tell, mirror yours and are all too familiar. I keep hoping the mindsets are changing and we are making a difference for all women. Let’s keep proving them wrong!

Just know you kept me up all night, the day I started your book, cover to cover, devouring every word. Sure do love you, love your journey and love your inspiration.

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Melissa Arnot Reid's avatar

I deeply appreciate you and this journey we share but don’t want to. Sisters.

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Alison Naney's avatar

Amen sister! Lots of bees over here as you know! 😂

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Melissa Arnot Reid's avatar

Buzz buzz

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