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Just beautiful. Thank you for writing❤️

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Thank you for reading, Aditi. And for connecting

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Diwali isn’t just about cleaning "up homes and lighting diyas. It is also a time to dust off sorrow and allow the light of those who have loved us guide us away from despair." I read this now, the day after Diwali, thankful for the family I spent it with, but deeply mourning the ones who weren't with me. It hasn't stopped my crying yet, but I'll get there. Thank you, Natasha

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Thank you for reading with love

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Dear Natasha. How beautifully written.

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How I wish that others would follow your family's example and learn to celebrate all festivals together without rancour. Please spread the LOVE with your stories!

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This is so beautiful 💜 Thank you, and happy Diwali! ✨

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Thank you!

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Natasha, your writing brings tears as well as a smile to my face. Happy Diwali :)

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So beautifully expressed

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Happy Dewali to you, Natasha, and to Mirza and the daughters.

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Such a wonderful piece. Happy Diwali to you!

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Ammi <3 and that precious, essential, rare feeling of safety.

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Such a happy-feels read! I was smiling all through the piece. Thank you once again for sharing your positivity with the world.

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Beautifully expressed. Enjoyed this piece as I did your 2 books which I recently purchased. Happy Diwali to you and yours.

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“It is also a time to dust off sorrow and allow the light of those who have loved us guide us away from despair. “ this line means so much to me 🤗🤗🤗. Thank you❤️ and Happy Diwali to you, Afzal and the girls.

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Absolutely superb

Happy Diwali to the clan

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Thank you, John! Best wishes to you and your amazing family too!

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