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Mikesha McGee's avatar

I’m so proud of you Joe! Your work is amazing, I still think about your paintings from when we were growing up and they were amazing as well. I love you and continue to do GREAT things! ❤️

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Carman McGee's avatar

I’m so proud of you son! Your story will touch so many people. I’m so sorry you were in a dark place, and I’m so thankful to God you’re still here! You have so much talent that the world needs to see. Joe my son, I will always be here for you, continue believing in yourself and all your dreams will come true! Never ever give up on yourself and know that you are destined for greatness! I can’t wait to see what else you have in store. I love you son ❤️

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Mariah Friend's avatar

Thank you for raising such an amazing son! He’s truly been a gift in my life. 💗

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Carman McGee's avatar

Thank you Mariah, and you have definitely been a blessing in his life! Thank you for loving my son as family. ❤️

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Jennifer's avatar

Incredible, I also lost ten years and had a date set. I'm touched by this story--and Joe's work is fantastic!

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Mariah Friend's avatar

I’m so glad you’re here, Jennifer! Having also experienced a time when I was thinking of ending my life, I know how dark and heavy those times can be. I’m grateful to that version of myself for hanging in there so I’m able to experience the joy and love in my life now! 💗

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Jennifer's avatar

I'm glad you're here, too! It's so important to talk about. I'm still working on the joy and love, but it's worth however long it takes, and there's always art and literature in the meantime.

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