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Aug 2023
9m 49s

84. For Ari

Feelings & Co
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Nora’s niece wrote a poignant poem for their younger sibling. It was a way for her to bridge the void that often grows when we grow up, and grow away from our siblings.  “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might ... Show More
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