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I’ve loved hearing this story of your bub running head-on into the water three times now: once while overhearing it told tenderly amidst other midwives at the kitchen table, once as we spoke together about his fearless curiosity, and now here with this beautiful context of your family’s traditions and rituals. It is really a gift to see these small intimate moments of life be memorialized and enshrined with all the love that they hold.

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This is such a great piece of writing and as a new mom at 42, (home birth in Mexico!) I enjoyed reading an experience of motherhood I will never have. I marvel at how much energy, passion and capacity you have to hold so much of the world in your heart. Thank you for sharing that with us.

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It is nice to hear that how much I "hold in my heart" rings through my writing, and also that reading that writing is meaningful. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

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Oof reading this was such a beautiful salve. Thank you.

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I love the use of the word "salve" here. Thank YOU. <3

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Thank you for your voice. It is always a gift to read your words. You have such a beautiful way of capturing your lived experience and thoughts. It is always so soul nourishing to read 💗🌻 💦🌱🌿

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Soul nourishing is such a high compliment, and humbles me. Thank you Meli.

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Many thoughts, but above all this one: it is a gift to be able to learn from you here.

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It means so much to know this. Thank you for taking the time to share it.

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