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Sarah Li-Cain's avatar

Wow. I'm so sorry this happened to you, but heartwarming to hear there were people looking out for oyu.

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thanks, Sarah!

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Camille's avatar

I’m just sitting here reading this like OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD.

I think postpartum stories are the most sacred and most suppressed because we Black women are at our most vulnerable in that time and there’s this shroud telling us to keep it a secret. I’m so grateful that you are sharing yours. I need some time to process this before going to part 2.

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thanks Camille. Yeah, I knew I couldn’t tell it in one go because it is so much to process! Thank you for reading!

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

Shondra, I'm not a mother, and so I entered this with low expectations, but here I am wanting to know WHAT THE HECK HAPPENS NEXT. I agree with the other comments, perfectly written and engrossing. xo

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, despite your apprehension. I deeply appreciate your comments. xS.

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thanks for the restack, Ricky ❤️

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Eric Lewis's avatar

This was very impressive! I felt like I was there watching this unfold in real time! Wow!

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thank you for reading, Eric. I appreciate your kind comments.

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Karen Wesley's avatar

Captivating! 💔

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Thanks for reading, Karen.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

The writing is perfect, Shondra—Looking forward to the next part!

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Wow, Paul! Thanks for reading and taking time to comment. Perfect is a strong word. Thank you.

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Jacquie Verbal's avatar

Ah sis!! This was amazing to read, I’m sorry this happened to you but I’m so grateful you’re in a place that you can share it now. The way your words flow so effortlessly allowing us as the reader to get captured in your words is artistic! You write your story in a script from a broadway show. I look forward to the next part you share!!!

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Oh my. Oh my. I want to cuddle you all and make it all okay.

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Shondra Bowie's avatar

Oh, that’s sweet, Tamsin. Thanks for reading and/or listening. It was a shit time in our lives, and we are good (the husband is not around anymore) Just me and my boy, and we’re ok :) !

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