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The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗
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When you put others before yourself, and you’d do anything for them.
Being accepted for who you are but also being encouraged to continue to grow.
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It’s a calm and secure feeling of deep loyalty.
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A warm knowing.
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Last week I saw a moorhen feeding her chicks, and became overwhelmed by the miracle of parenthood and maternal sacrifice. And I hadn’t even been drinking.
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