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This is a beautiful tribute to your father. The walk to school resonated most with me. The first time I was allowed to walk to school alone, I was so excited! Halfway there, I turned around to see my father following me because he wanted to make sure I got there safely. I was angry at first. But when he caught up with me, I was happy to see him and slip my hand in his.

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Thank you Linda! Oh that’s so sweet! Maybe not in the moment haha, but in retrospect. Thanks for sharing this beautiful memory 🫶

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Oh Ruhie.. this is so beautiful and I now have tears leaking from my face. My mom used to sing You are My Sunshine all the time, I can’t listen to it anymore without sobbing for missing her.

Thank you for the shoutout, my micro pieces are actually memoir snapshots :) I love that you took inspiration from Tiffany and I! I’m so glad we’ve connected here ♥️♥️♥️

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Thank you Mesa! Oh wow what a beautiful connection. Music is so powerful that way - even a simple melody like this one can evoke a profound emotional response or transport you back in time ❤️ I’ve loved reading your ultra-short stories and had no idea they’re from your memoir! I’m so excited to connect with you and thank you for sharing 😊

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Beautiful and touching, Ruhie. ❤️

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Thanks Brooke! 🫶

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14 hrs agoLiked by Ruhie Vaidya

I love this so so sooo much ❤️ You’ve articulated his essence and impact on us throughout our lives so well in this piece. And I love more than anything that you continue to honour his memory through the dada song.

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Thanks Sonal! That song is sacred now 🥹

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Virtual hugs for you Ruhie. Such precious photos and memories of a lifetime of love.

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Thank you Heidi! 💛

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So touching Ruhie. Thank you for sharing. 🥲

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Thanks Claire! ❤️

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