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This is an awesome essay Vidhika! Very relatable as someone in their 30s who moved to a new city. You've inspired me to go first the next opportunity I have!

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I'm so happy to hear that, Bennett! 😊

And similar-ish boat here. Looking forward to reading your writing about the topic!

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Love this essay Vidhika! Really hit home for me as a recent adult and separated geographically from a lot of my friends since graduating and trying to figure out what friendship and new connection looks like. So many great ideas in here! Especially loved "what’s for you won’t go by you”

Awesome work! Celebrate this one :)

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Many thanks Tommy! So happy that resonated. I actually have a post-it on my monitor with "what's for you won't go by you" as a reminder to myself. :)

And that's definitely a tough transition. Here's to the journey ahead! I'm sure it'll be paved with lots of opportunities for connection in surprising places.

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Oct 12, 2023Liked by Vidhika Bansal

Love it! Especially the idea of going first. I think I'm going to try that more, so thank you :)

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Yay, thank you Sam! That's awesome to hear, looking forward to hearing how that goes. And thank you for all your help and encouragement along the way to getting this piece published!

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Oct 12, 2023Liked by Vidhika Bansal

well done!

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Thank you Dylan!

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