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Una's avatar

Solidarity, and similarity, offered in my post today, Lucy. If all else fails - more mulled wine? x

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Thank you, Una! And cheers to you x

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Naomi Woolman's avatar

Sometimes it’s only others who can so eloquently put your thoughts and feelings into words!

Merry Christmas!

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Ah, thank you Naomi. Merry Christmas to you too!

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Doing Being with Robin Hadley's avatar

Very poignant. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a superb 2025.

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Thank you, Robin. You too!

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Mel's avatar

Beautiful post Lucy. What a wonderful idea to record your Mum! X

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Thank you Mel x

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SJ's avatar

Also made me cry, even though I didn’t grow up celebrating Xmas. Thank you for your honest and beautiful writing.

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Thank you so much, SJ. x

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Sarah's avatar

That made me cry unexpectedly. The bittersweet nostalgia. Thank you.

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Lucy Handley's avatar

Ah Sarah. Thank you. x

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Lucy Handley's avatar

And it is bittersweet indeed x

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