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The sweetest teary-eyed 2 am read I have ever read. Lots of love to the best '2-4 year old switcheroos' and their mum and dad. Lives of many insomniacs across the world is better for it and the stories they brought to them. :)

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Now change that up and make it one person having this entire conversation/conflict/reasoning/emotioning with oneself. That was me as a single adoptive parent. This was both, a great read and a poignant reminder of the time I was taking my decision. I wasn't switching but I agonised over every parameter when taking the decision. And yes, bless those Mondays!

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This read like a thriller! I guessed the ending from past posts but I was riveted by the drama. I am now looking forward to a follow-up to this drama 😊

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Beautifully written - so tight and racy (in a good way). I knew the ending but if I didn't, it would an edge of the seat kind of experience.

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I just loved this! Thank you so much for sharing your story. That last photo teared me up!

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What a cliff hanger! Such masterful ability to take us through the ups and downs, the fights, the food details of a life-changing weekend. This essay is all about the courage we need to fill our lives with love and colour!

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Aug 9Liked by Maanav

the photo is so adorable and completed the essay so beautifully I wanted to gobble it up.. even if it’s a photo of footwear.. it’s crazily heartwarming

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super!

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Beautiful story beautifully told!

Loved it. 😊

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Touching!

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Absolutely beautiful writing for a heartwarming story! Loads of love

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What a wonderful start to the weekend :) Love the way you write.

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