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Julie Mellor's avatar

So proud of you! Really enjoying your writing

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Ruth's avatar

That last line is such a gut punch….

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Matt Taylor's avatar

I love a good music metaphor!

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Alex Cowie's avatar

Once again Matt, very insightful, encouraging and direct.

Just as you are. X

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Alex Cowie's avatar

Looking forward to much more.

I did giggle, some very descriptive views and observations that I can’t dispute. X

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Matt Taylor's avatar

I'll try and keep the giggling coming. I know I'm not going to be able to stop you disputing observations.

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Alex Cowie's avatar

Matt your observations are gold. X

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Matt Taylor's avatar

Thanks Alex. I'm glad you're liking it.

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Geoff Lloyd's avatar

A nice antidote to the tiresome Branson and Clarkson 'no O levels never held me back' stories that always surface in August. Somehow B and C always forget to mention that their Care Homes were Stowe and Repton. Thank you for sharing.

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Matt Taylor's avatar

Hi Geoff. Thanks so much. I agree. I really hate that attitude because it gaslights the systemic issues that affect everyone else. I’m aware I’ve gone on to have a mind blowing journey, despite coming from children’s homes. And I would hate my story to be used as a way to show that the care system works.

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ric's avatar

Again, an excellent piece Matt, Thanks for sharing.

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Matt Taylor's avatar

I’m glad you like it 😊

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