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I remember this from the first time I read it in the group ! Tanya so glad to read you again ....and so much of the these times this essay speaks to

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Thanks, Roshni. I’m glad it’s resonating in ways.

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Loved that last line - 'the system cracks more everytime some of us come together.' Well written essay, Tanya!

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Thanks, Karthik! :)

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This is so lovely, I loved reading it again, Tanya!

Thanks for the shoutout 💜🌻

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Thank you, I’m so glad you felt this way, Natasha. And, my pleasure!

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So many questions/discussions pop up in my head as I read this...such a warm, engaging and relatable piece, Tanya. Is that Emirati Cafe close to your place? ;)

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Thank you, I’m glad it brought about questions and things to discuss :). Restaurant ka toh tab pata chalega jab yahan aayaingi!

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Thanks for taking this essay to substack, Tanya.. Loved reading it again, and especially the last paragraph.. <3 Sending love and nurturing vibes to Maarfat..

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Need the vibes, Raju. Glad you enjoyed it again :).

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That was beautiful Tanya!

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Thanks, Supriya :).

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I love the creative formats you are using for your writing on your page, Tanya. Also do you live in Dubai??

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Hi Catriona! Sorry, it’s taken me awhile to get back to you. Yes, I’m based here. What about you? And, thank you :).

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Yes I am also in Dubai!

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I read this impactful in your beautiful voice, just as you had narrated in the class last year 💛

“…but if you were to grow up in a house like mine, you’d know the system cracks more every time some of us come together.”✨

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thank you 💜

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