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Like you are standing with an army.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2017 source ↗
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I think I’ve only really experienced it on a parental level, and it feels like the rhythm of nature.
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A chihuahua giving you a cuddle.
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Like coming home.
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