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Kathy McIntyre's avatar

He will always need you, whether he knows it or not. Never forget that x

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Karen Mulreid's avatar

It took me a while to feel this, when my son was born. If I'm honest about two years before I truly fell in love with him and realised that it was me that needed him. I had PND after he was born and it took me a while to really settle to motherhood but once I did...it's an exquisite feeling. Such a lovely piece of writing I'm so very happy for you.

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Middle Aged Harpie's avatar

It's a little like unrequited love. So painful, so deep.

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Lorna McKeigue's avatar

Love this

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Katriona's avatar

This hit me in the feels 💙

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Emma's avatar

Beautiful piece. Yes the time goes by in a heartbeat but when you are in that moment it can feel like forever. The days are long and the years are short. I've a three year old and a 1 year old and still when I get 5mins I sit on the toilet or bed and scroll needlessly. Some normality is needed in the chaos

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Niamh's avatar

Every word so true 💙

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Suzanne's avatar

Beautifully written

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