I had to read this over and over, to let each phrase settle... a genuinely powerful piece. - ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE - Medium

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ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE

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I had to read this over and over, to let each phrase settle... a genuinely powerful piece.

ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE

Written by ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE

Writing on female experience, race, motherhood & self-development. Columnist at Green Parent magazine & Parenting Top Writer. Follow me on IG @adeola_moonsong.

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