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tobi odeyale's avatar

this felt like something I could only see in movies but to know someone this actually happened to, this hits different. I send you lots of healing. I would have sent lots of love too but he's already surrounding you with a lot of it. A perfect gentle man.

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Shivani's avatar

Thank you so much, Tobi! Definitely had some romcom vibes going on hahaha all the love is felt, my friend ❤️

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Noha Beshir's avatar

Oh my God, Shivani!! What an ordeal, and what beauty to be surrounded by so much love and kindness. I'm glad you're back and home and I hope you continue to feel better.

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Shivani's avatar

Noha! So lovely to hear from you. Appreciate you making time to read this. Life really is so special — thank you for the love and well wishes ❤️

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Lou Caltabiano's avatar

What an absolutely beautiful story. This seems like such a stressful situation, and it's wonderful to find those deep connections throughout. Thank you for sharing.

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Shivani's avatar

Thanks for reading, Lou! It's strange to look back on this time with so much fondness, but I can't help but smile when I think about the people who held me so tightly :)

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Lou Caltabiano's avatar

I hear you! My girlfriend and I have lived through similar situations (including a scary emergency room visit very early in our relationship). While the trauma and bad things can be difficult to revisit, the memories of our loved ones are always the shining stars.

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Alex Lewis's avatar

You are so loved, Shivani. So adored. I’m grateful to be your friend.

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Shivani's avatar

Love you so dearly 🥲❤️

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Alex Lewis's avatar

Love you too fam 🫂

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rose j. percy's avatar

I let out an exhale on those last three words. The belief they hold. The tenderness you filled them with with every word Leading up to them. My goodness. I loved reading this.

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rose j. percy's avatar

Also sending my hopes for your recovery. I hope you continue to experience the love and care in this story through your pain and beyond it

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Shivani's avatar

Rose ❤️ thank you so much for reading this one and the well wishes. The love is felt deeply. It feels so so good to exhale :)

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Shivani's avatar

Josh, so lovely to hear from you. Thank you for spending time with this piece and for the well wishes :) hope your world has some calm in it, too 🫶🏽

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