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bluePNWcats's avatar

Oh Füsun, this is just spectacular. It made me smile and it made me cry. You have the most emotionally evocative style of writing. It just pulls me in and keeps my heart in my throat the entire time. Thank you for writing this lovely piece. ❤️

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Thank you so much, my friend. This is something encouraging to read, and I truly appreciate you supporting me. Thank you. ❤️

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Sarah's avatar

Phenomenally written! Alluding to truths you did not know in the moment, the descriptions of your mother, and your experiences with the neighborhood children, your siblings, and the depiction of your interactions with the trans women vs how the adults ignored them... And so much more!

I can't wait to read the next chapter! You had me hanging on every word.

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Sarah, what such kind words you have. Thank you. You’re always welcome here. Lot’s of love. ❤️

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Peter Spans's avatar

How easily you leave the written behind painting breathing sketches with all senses awake, radiating bursting love just being. Marvellous. Thank you for sharing, Füsun.

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Thank you so much, Peter. How very kind of you.

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DamnFineHaggis's avatar

Reading this, I am reminded of a ghost story. But the ghost is not scary; he is frightened and lonely. It breaks my heart for him. But the promise of joy is also there. So very moving...

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Thank you, my sweet friend. I am inclined to agree. It is a ghost story. I appreciate you.

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Soso's avatar

That is spectacular writing. To find ourselves going back in time, to this special place that lives through nostalgia and images that you draw so beautifully. Füsun, you've got such mmense talent. Bravo. ❤️

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Thank you, my sweet sweet friend. I take these words to my heart.

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gipsyvixen's avatar

Exquisite

Thank you

❤️🌈💜

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Thank you, my dear friend!

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Diane Highfield 🇬🇧's avatar

Beautifully written Fusun. You are an excellent writer. 💗

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

Oh, Diane, this is so very kind, thank you. <3

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Lawrence Winnerman's avatar

It is magnificent, Füsun. Just gorgeous.

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Füsun Aydın's avatar

My dear friend, thank you. ❤️

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