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Alissa. Thank you. What an honor to be recognized in this. Raising sons is such a privilege and the fact that you published this on A's 18 birthday feels like such beautiful kismet. I am feeling all of the things today and this just walloped my heart. All my love to you and your boys. They are so lucky to have you.

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Ah, such sweet serendipity. I hope your home is bursting with celebration, Rebecca. Give your guy a big hug for me. And thank you for sharing so much of him and you in writing-- it's brought me joy, instruction, laughter, a reminder not to take it all seriously but also to take it all seriously.

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May 23, 2023Liked by Alissa Mears

Sobbing 😭 Your writing makes it all clearer and also somehow less defined. I love you. Please braid my hair tomorrow.

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It's a date.

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Stunningly beautiful writing, easily one of the best things I've read recently!

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Thank you for being my champion in its first draft, Lavinia. It meant everything.

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So much resonates in this essay Alissa! I don’t know where to start. Thank you for this beautiful essay.

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It brings me certain joy to know it hit right. Thank you for feeling it and saying so.

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What a moving piece Alissa! This is such a personal topic; thank you for sharing it with us. I've gotten a glimpse into your desires as a mother, and that makes me feel closer to you. You manage to draw your reader in here, which is the best praise a writer can hope for. Good job!

Love this line. - " I want to yell FUCK YOU MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY BOYS DEFIES YOUR EASY ASSUMPTIONS." XD

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Thanks so much, Ishan! It's been such a treat to read and share with you these last few weeks. I can't wait to read more of your memoir. xx

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Same Alissa. So glad to have met you. Thanks for your enthusiasm for the memoir. <3

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