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Feb 26Liked by Hoang Samuelson

I learned things about grandma I never knew. Thank you for this piece. It was very emotional and heartfelt. I love you auntie Hoang.

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I’m so very sorry to read about the loss of your mother, Hoang. This is a beautiful, heartfelt tribute that I’m sure wasn’t easy to write. I’m glad that the divisions between you healed in the end, that you spent so much time together and that your kids will have fond memories of the time they spent with their grandmother.

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Feb 25Liked by Hoang Samuelson

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Hoang. In too had regrets about the questions I didn't ask my mom, a holocaust survivor, so I relate so much to that aspect of your grief.

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Feb 25Liked by Hoang Samuelson

I’m so sorry for your loss Hoang. Thank you for sharing your memories of your mother. I especially love the photos you’ve chosen, which show a mother who loved her daughter, even if she wasn’t always able to express that love. You can see in her face that she loved you and your family dearly. How wonderful that you had those wonderful last years of closeness. Sending warm hugs xxx

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I'm so sorry to learn, belatedly, of your mom's passing. Your writing here captures a woman who had so many facets and such a life force that continues in you. I'm glad you had the chance to reconnect with her even more strongly in the last few years. Peace to you and to all your family.

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My deepest condolences.

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