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I met my postpartum self for coffee

Thank you to the woman that I was.

I’m sorry that you have to be tough, but thank you so much for doing so.

You can soften now 🤎

#imetmyyoungerselfforcoffee #fcancer #theeverymom #postpartum #postpartumjourney

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