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Saghar Setareh's avatar

Well done. Defying categories is the way to go. And auguri in ritardo!

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

Grazie, Saghar!

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Vanessa Stangil's avatar

Thank you for writing this piece and giving language to shared feelings and experiences that others don't always have the words for.

In admiration of your elegant and evocative writing.

~Vanessa

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to share this lovely note, Vanessa, it means so much. Thank you, truly.

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Vanessa Avila's avatar

The rawness of this piece is divine! Masterful introspection.

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

Thank you, Vanessa!

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Geoff Frewin's avatar

So beautiful ..the calm and silence really comes through as something quite precious ! Thanks as always Valeria 🙏🏼

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

Thank you for always reading and sharing your beautiful thoughts, Geoff. I'm very thankful.

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Geoff Frewin's avatar

The pleasure is all mine ..Grazie Mille 🙏🏼

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Ian Webster's avatar

Beautiful & melancholic, essential reading as always

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

Thank you so much, Ian!

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Camilla's avatar

Happy birthday dear Valeria. It’s been many years since we hung out in London. I found the photos by accident the other day. I’m glad your Substack post just popped up for me. ♥️

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Valeria Necchio's avatar

So lovely to reconnect here, Camilla!

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Camilla's avatar

Yes! I lose touch with people now on social media due to algorithm so was happy to see your newsletter pop up 🥹

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Mickey Robertson's avatar

Valeria this is a beautiful and evocative post. I hope that work is published, send you belated birthday wishes and encouragement to digress - your writing gives me goosebumps - you're old enough. Mx

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