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Thaissa Lara's avatar

-- Thought-provoking and inspiring essay. Xo.

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Caroline's avatar

I hear Little Richard’s Tutti Frutti and I’m back in my grandparents old suburban—safe and happy!

But I’m fascinated by nostalgia in general. One of the best books I read in college was The Way We Never Were by Stephanie Coontz.

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Lindsey Kontovich's avatar

Another book you share I need to add to my list!

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Amber Groomes,Ph.D. (she/her)'s avatar

I’ve never thought of nostalgia as an intentional coping skill, it’s brilliant! Especially since clients more often come in with difficult memories rather than comforting ones. I’m definitely going to play around with this idea some more. And thank you for quoting me!

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

I am a bona-fide nostalgia junkie! Hearing Crowded House's 'Don't dream it's over' puts me straight back into my teenage bedroom. The Cranberries take me back to post-university days in Brighton, Massive Attack my early 20s in London. I could go on and on.... 😁

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Lindsey Kontovich's avatar

Oh the cranberries! Dolores’ unique sound really does give all the feels!

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