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Oct 30Liked by Monica Cardenas

This essay is as heartbreaking as it is clear-eyed. So beautiful. Thank you.

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I'm impressed that you can define your mother's final abandonment as a selfless act of love. I know too well how family dynamics can eat away at you, defensiveness and resentment building rather than waning. Your way is so hard but must bring a measure of peace.

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13 hrs agoLiked by Monica Cardenas

This essay broke my heart for these four sisters. The understanding of something almost not to be understood is stunning. ❤️‍🩹💔❤️‍🩹

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15 hrs agoLiked by Monica Cardenas

So beautiful, I hope readers can find strength in your story.

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Oh, my heart goes out to you.

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Oct 30·edited Oct 30Liked by Monica Cardenas

Damn, girl. Thanks for getting this down.

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