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Gargi's avatar

Good to see you here, Harneek. Keep writing. ❤️

You remember your grandmother, which means she is alive within you. A part of her stays with you, and I'm sure she's sending you lots of ashirwad and love.🌻🌻🌻

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

Thanks Gargi, yes she is within always and her blessings guide me through tough times 💚💚

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Katie Mack's avatar

My chest began to tighten as I read through this piece bc I, too, was in the hospital when my dad passed. All of what you felt, I felt. I’m glad that you were able to have those moments with her. I smiled imagining her displeasure of you being there late, waving you away. I wish I could hug you, it’s rough especially being so fresh. Take all the time you need but please keep writing. I’m honored to be a fave, and honored to have read such a beautiful piece of work. 💜

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

And thank you for subscribing Katie. That notification gave a big smile on my face. What a day, my favourite writer on Substack subscribes to my Substack 😊😊😊

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Katie Mack's avatar

You are entirely too kind💕 it’s my pleasure to be here and to experience your work!

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

Thanks Katie, yes they were very special moments with her. I am sorry about your dad. Sending you love and hugs. I learn so much from your writing about myself and life in general. So thank you for your precious words 💚💚

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Shreya's avatar

Oh Harneek.

I felt your words so deeply. It is the two-year anniversary of my Nana's death in a few days.... Each of your feelings found a resonance in my heart. We all carry our grief differently until it becomes a part of us... Remember that our loved ones are within us always. 💙

Sending you gentleness and healing. Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement when it comes to my monthly newsletter.

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

Thank you Shreya, hugs and love always :)

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Patrick Muindi's avatar

Sorry about losing your grandmother, Harneek. These things are never easy, no matter how many times you go through them. Also happy to see you back and writing!

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

Thanks Patrick, hope you are doing well.

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Janelle Hardacre's avatar

Thank you for sharing your precious words with us, Harneek. I'm very grateful for your letter today. It is making me think about my own late grandmothers.

It feels like writing this was important and needed for you as well.

Most of my writing no one else in the world ever sees. Often I don't even read it back! But it is an outlet that I continue to turn to again and again. I'm very grateful to be someone who writes.

Take care x

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Harneek Chawla's avatar

Hey Janelle, thank you for your warm words. It does make a lot of difference. Yes, I do feel this story was important to acknowledge in my writing.

💚💚

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