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Mary Conley's avatar

This is beautifully written and sad. On this Father’s Day let’s celebrate the father figures and substitutes who have given us unconditional love and joy.

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Annie Churchill's avatar

Wow Petra that was such a moving article thank you so much for sharing this story with us. So well done!!

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Cici Sullivan's avatar

Petra that was beautiful to read. This was a truly artful piece of writing. I felt like I was with you through every step. You are a paragon of grace and strength.

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Allegra Huston's avatar

Knockout! I'm SO PROUD of you! Well done, exactly as Rob Delaney says below. Keep going, you'll do this, I'm certain of it.

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Francis F's avatar

Wow I was gripped ,how frustrating, high expectations and it was just a fleeting moment. So sorry you experienced this.

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Petra Khashoggi's avatar

"Curiosity killed the cat"... but cats supposedly have nine lives and this one came back 😸

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Rob Devaney's avatar

Beautifully written, truly atmospheric and vivid ❤️

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Petra Khashoggi's avatar

Thank you so much, Rob!

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Wendy Varley's avatar

It must have been so frustrating (and painful) that your mother wouldn’t tell you who your father was. Something so fundamental. Just dropping clues like that. You’ve told this so well, Petra, I was riveted. I’m sorry you were so messed around, though.

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Petra Khashoggi's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Wendy. Yes, it was extremely frustrating and painful. Torturous, I might add. These are the sorts of fundamental things that take a lifetime to overcome. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, though, and here I am! 🦁

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Wendy Varley's avatar

I can't even imagine what it does to your sense of security and identity, Petra. Glad you are writing about it. Warrior woman!

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Daniel Baker's avatar

I loved reading this and I love you

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Petra Khashoggi's avatar

Thank you, my Number 1 supporter ❤️

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Farida Taha's avatar

I loved reading this so much!!!

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Petra Khashoggi's avatar

Thank you, Farida. I know you get it! ❤️

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