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Droy's avatar

Read the entire article in one breath. Could relate to it easily. Congrats for your news letter.

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Swaati's avatar

You have traversed a universe of emotions in one post, beautifully so. Here to witness you in healing ❤️

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Mona Rai's avatar

So happy to see your comment on my 1st post. Here’s to healing ❤️‍🩹

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Priyanka Sood's avatar

Mona, this is the last thing you want to read on a Monday morning. When the blues are darker than the greys. Yet it is the loveliest thing I read on a Monday morning. On any morning.

Feeling choked. With the power of your writing♥️

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Mona Rai's avatar

Thanks for reading and feeling my emotions ♥️ Priya

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Radhika Sood Nayak's avatar

Mona, I have been waiting to hear from you in your words what you have been through. Despite our closeness, I could only conjecture your feelings, which were largely unexpressed. I know it must take a lot to put this out, thank you my dearest Mona! Do you know how much strength and sanity you create for me with your sharings!

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Mona Rai's avatar

♥️♥️

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Nupur Sood's avatar

You are a super woman Mona…. B is smiling from up above and T is basking in his mom’s care. More power to you my friend. You are acing this 👍

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Sangeeta Verma's avatar

What a heart felt narration Mona,the thing that is called 'LIFE' unpredictable ,but we have to keep going with it's ebb and flow. Beautiful write up.

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Mona Rai's avatar

Thanks u so much Sangeeta di ♥️

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Ruby Dash's avatar

God, it's so beautifully written, I can feel each and every emotion. The controversial FB posts, I can relate to, had unfollowed him for a short while, which I'm sure he didn't notice. But this feeling I have begun to notice is not age related, it's just missing a really good partner, which is rare in these times. I'm seeing this with my 73 year old Mom, after 1.5 years, she is just not bouncing back. I'm so proud of you Mona, you are handling this so well and I know both of you will be fine. Keep shining.

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Mona Rai's avatar

Ruby ♥️😊

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Parul's avatar

What a beautiful, heartfelt narration, Mona, so courageous and full of nurturing care in how you examine the waft and weave

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Mona Rai's avatar

Thanks Parul for reading and the encouraging words. I really need them ♥️

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Nandita's avatar

Mona, beautifully written.. please do keep sharing. It gives me strength to go through life's fears.

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Sudipta Banwar Karnik's avatar

Poignant, honest, beautiful … more power to you Mona and your precious boy. May you continue to find the strength in you each day 🙏🏽

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Mona Rai's avatar

Thanks Sudipta ♥️

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Shubhangi Vaidya's avatar

From your pen straight into the depths of my soul. Heartfelt, restrained and beautiful. Looking forward to your future posts. Much love always❤️

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Rupa Khetarpal's avatar

Mona, beautiful and honest!! Thank you for writing and sharing it - you amaze me with your courage, resilience and your multitalented authentic self!!

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Mona Rai's avatar

Rupa ♥️♥️

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Usha's avatar

May God’s Grace be with you always Mona👍

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Ranjana Shrivastava's avatar

Hugs to you.

Congratulations for your newsletter.

Your writing has a natural flow .

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Oh gee's avatar

Mona my dearest …. A big hug

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Pankajam's avatar

Beautiful. Straight from the heart and so down to earth .with your attitude and capabilities,you will be able to bounce back with much more grit always and be an asset everywhere.

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Mona Rai's avatar

Pankajam ♥️😊

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