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Stagnancy is the kiss of death

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Emma Read Spirit In The House
Oct 05, 2024
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A couple of times a week I’m faced with an awkward moment which comes in the form of a simple question asked of me by a friend, relative, or stranger who knows of our current situation. The question is this, “How’s your daughter?”

I’m always momentarily stumped as my mind looks cleanly down two opposing yet simultaneously accurate tracks. “Awful!” Is one…

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