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#RI-6a6b0b5a·9 months ago·
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Lookback: mid-30s

“grew up without women in family”

grew up estranged from biological mother, never had sisters or close female relatives

What I wish I knew
"importance of female family connections"
If I could tell you one thing
"grieving something never had is possible"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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