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I could not thank you enough for that lovely comment and thoughtful critique.

Ending with your message of hope gives me great joy.

I know... I'll be honest I didnt write this lightly, the only reason I did it was cause I trusted that I had for that second a fair perception of it.

Womanhood however, I would not dare.

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Honestly, I’m both shocked and impressed at how accurately you’ve captured girlhood, especially as an outsider. It’s bold of you to take this on, and I love the way you’ve written it.

Don’t worry about Bal—she’s going to be okay 🤍.

There’s a point when the shift from unawareness to hyperawareness begins to rewind, and you find love again in the things that made you feel alive in childhood. You rediscover that girl. I even see it in my grandmother—it’s healing. So yes, the world will challenge her, but she’ll come out stronger, and that joy will return.

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Sep 10Liked by Antonio deGou

This was such a great perspective as an outsider to womanhood. ❤️

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Thank you so much Mia. I did allow myself to do it cause I tackled girlhood. I think if i went womanhood I would not have tje chops to do it.

But I really appreciate your approval. Makes me feel more at ease...🙏🙏

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Such an interesting take on the life of Britney. Not just a pop star, a modern day archetype. Great piece!

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For sure an archetype, I shy away from that word in the article cause it seemed to work against it's own point, but that might be just me.

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Sep 10Liked by Antonio deGou

So well written! An easy read text that offers reflection on how we behave and expect of others! Powerful.

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Thank you my dearest friend Jajuju!

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Sep 10Liked by Antonio deGou

It’s so sad what happened to Britney and how the people around her kept destroying her over the years. Such a powerful post, Antonio!

Good luck to Bal!

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Thank you for reading it! Haha my niece thanks you too! 😜

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