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Stephanie Tinsley's avatar

Sending this beautifully written essay to my Puerto Rican, South Bronx momma so she knows she’s not alone. The “L” in salmon is LOUD.

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Mennlay's avatar

i hope she appreciates it 🙂‍↕️✨

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Lauren Bell's avatar

I really appreciated this piece, felt very seen ~ even sent to my parents who pronounce the “l” :)

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Mennlay's avatar

i appreciate you so much for reading — i wrote this for us and our parents <3

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plutonian butterfly's avatar

Beautiful

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Mennlay's avatar

i appreciate that! —felt like i was processing a lot while writing this so thank you

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plutonian butterfly's avatar

Thank you for writing it 🤍

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