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Angelique's avatar

I soooo needed this rn. Great, heartfelt piece, Tash.

Especially love this line:

It's like a hospital for people’s dying memories of their old selves.

Very resonant!

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Tash Doherty's avatar

I'm so glad it resonated <3

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Tash Doherty's avatar

Angelique! I have been thinking about you, and wondering how you've been. Sending love! I'll be in your neck of the woods a couple times this summer. I'll hit you up! <3

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Angelique's avatar

I’d love to see you when you’re here, but I’ll be away July 11 through the 20th. Do you know your dates?

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Teddi's avatar

Go Gramma GO use every last bit of creativity you have it looks like the talent did not fall far from the tree Be Well

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Tash Doherty's avatar

Thank you! :)

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Itzel Garrido's avatar

This was so sweet and vulnerable. I always tell mi dad I love him, I know it’s challenging him sometimes to say it back, but cheers to breaking that cycle.

Also, the “it's not up to me to make them believe they're lovable” wow! 👏

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Tash Doherty's avatar

Yes, break the cycle! Love that for you. May all our relatives know that we care about them, even if it seems excessive!!

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Nicole's avatar

God I just about cried reading this (also your grandmother has made some stunning art)

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Tash Doherty's avatar

Thank you for reading!! Love you!!

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Tash Doherty's avatar

No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader 💜 🥲

p.s. I snagged that art from the storage unit. She didn't make ;)

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Ana Sofia de la Camara's avatar

What a beautiful and honest piece <3

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Tash Doherty's avatar

Thank you!!

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