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Reet Lonari's avatar

this was a treat to read, how lovely it is to be loved by our moms ❤️

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Elle's avatar

thank you so much! and i agree <3

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Sol's avatar

This is such a beautiful tribute to your mum! Love the book/essay recs you chose 🩷

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Elle's avatar

thank you!

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Moorea Hall-Aquitania's avatar

I just became a mom last year and I still feel so tender and young, awed by the joy and responsibility even at 30. This made me so happy to read, I hope my daughter feels like this about me ❤️

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Elle's avatar

congratulations!! thank you so much for sharing, and i am absolutely sure that she will

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Irene's avatar

this was such a treat to the eyes. My mom is my favourite person as well so it felt really heartwarming reading through this!! we’re so lucky to have the moms we have 💗

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Elle's avatar

thank you so much! we are truly lucky to have our moms

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Vivi's avatar

You have written so beautiful that I cried💞. Treating my mom as an individual person is something I started last yr and our bond just became so stronger than it ever was.

She's my bestfriend too. 💌

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Elle's avatar

thank you! and i feel like it's something that happens naturally as we get older, and it makes me more appreciative of her.

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anahita's avatar

i loved to read this, really personal

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Elle's avatar

thank you!

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Saturnine Bile's avatar

Had me in happy tears. Your writing moved me. It’s radiant and beautiful. I couldn’t look away.

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Saaim's avatar

The runaway bunny was a story that's really special to me. I read it when I was a kid. I used to think my indifference on parents day or Mothers day is a part of who I am. I got slightly annoyed when people asked why I never showed love for my mom in my status. It just didn't matter to me. Now that im living away from home do I realise that how patient my mom has been with me. I'm always been like the runaway bunny. This post is really special to me. Thank you so much for writing this post.

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— nikki's message to you —'s avatar

one thing i love about you as a writer is that you are so personal <3

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cloe's avatar

Lovely.

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Rachel Ooi's avatar

Beautifully written! And I want to be like your Umma! So inspiring ;)

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