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Grateful for getting to know this version of Binu, that was made possible only through her unimaginable grief. Grateful for Sakshi, who makes her large presence felt through her mum’s words. Grateful to witness this grace and to be able to learn so much from it. Lots and lots of love. I wish none of us have to get to the version of us that comes to us only through our hardships, but here we are and here for all of it! Thank you for writing this. Here’s hoping you keep writing, in ways only you can! Big hug.

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Dear Sana, thank you for this heart warming note. I too wish that we could learn lessons with ease and not have to walk on hot coals to arrive at them. But like you said, here we are, and here for all of it! I love that. Because I too am learning that life has to be lived full tilt if it has to mean anything. I can’t play it safe and hope to learn lessons. Thank you for reading with so much love. ❤️ Binu

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Seeing a bit of you in everyone — how lovely! Such a beautiful photo of Sakshi and you 💜

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Dear Binu,

I stayed with this piece for a bit, read it a few times and soaked in that absolutely lovely picture of you and Sakshi. Thank you, always, for being so honest and for sharing your words and the healing journey you are on. Sending you the tightest hugs as you live through each year without her, yet making her proud and feeling grateful.

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Binu you have a magical way with words!

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So beautifully written Binu. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of the two of you ♥️

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Jul 7Liked by Binu Sivan

Binu, every word is upto the brim with love. Every line emerging from a deeper place than the line before it. This whole piece has taken years to arrive. Thank you. 🌺

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Thank you, Raju ❤️. I am learning to write with absolute honesty thanks to Natasha, you, Ochre Sky and Bavaal ❤️❤️

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Jul 6Liked by Binu Sivan

You have penned it so beautifully…… Am grateful and thankful that you are able to do so. Lots of love Binu🤗

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Thanks for reading Maya. I am grateful too that I have been able to return to writing.

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Jul 6Liked by Binu Sivan

My love to Sakshi Kutti. Thanks for sharing Binu.

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Thanks for reading Siva.

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Thank you for sharing your healing journey.

Sending lots of love your way!

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Thanks for reading Suruchi ❤️🙏🏾

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Thank you for this post! Take care...

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Thank you ❤️

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What a wise, beautiful woman Sakshi has raised. Thankyou for doing the hardwork of being the kind, gentle, loving and truly living person you are, Binu. Thankyou for sharing the myriad feelings that cohabit your beautiful mind 💗

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I feel so seen right now because of your comment ❤️. And so true! She did raise me. ❤️

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Jul 6Liked by Binu Sivan

Thank you for sharing ❤️

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Thank you 🙏🏾

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Jul 6Liked by Binu Sivan

Binu, hope you keep healing. And that for sharing your story.

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Thanks for reading Sanket ❤️

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Jul 6Liked by Binu Sivan

Yes, ‘Time is a man made construct’. Yet, it is most illusive and enigmatic.

With you and Sakshi.

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Thank you Uncle ❤️🙏🏾.

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Thank you for sharing these precious words on healing, Binu.

And this golden glowing photo of Sakshi and Binu brings solace and calm 💜

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Thanks for reading Natasha ❤️. This was a standard pose in many of our photographs together. I only realised later, and was so glad that this was the pose ❤️🫂

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