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Ava Van's avatar

Love this one. ET connection kinda blew my mind. Makes me want to watch all of my fav childhood movies and consider the parents perspective now that I am one πŸ˜‚

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Joy Juliet's avatar

Ha I love that idea… that could the topic for its own Substack!

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Paul Zakrzewski's avatar

Great essay! I could totally relate. My son is older now--last year of high school. But everything you describe...the way things don't seem set up for single parents, the particular emotions that accompany this journey--well seen. Just shared as a note as well.

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Joy Juliet's avatar

Thank you Paul! I appreciate that from someone who has been there before!

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Marlene Gallagher's avatar

Loved hearing your thoughts, and learning the other meaning of the word partner….a great analogy.

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