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Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby

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When we were young

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In first grade we put on a dance show to Lionel Richie for our moms. The record player skipped as we danced around my childhood living room and our moms clapped at the finale. She missed Girl Scout meetings often and had silky hair that I loved and her eyes were a little bit dark. […]

A Letter Long Overdue

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Dear Jordan, I know, I know it’s been years. I should have told you much sooner. I mean the way you looked at me? It was obvious you were waiting until the moment I was of age to sweep me off my feet. There might have been two million other girls screaming themselves hoarse in […]

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