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Lesson 1 - Joyful Practice of Human Connection

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Growing up (until Nanny moved to the care home) my sisters and I spent literally everyday at Nanny and Granddads. They did the school runs, made us breakfast and tea, if we were ever poorly it was the best because we got to spend the day with Nanny. We played there, watched TV there - anything from old black and white movies to classic Bond, Prisoner Cell Block H and the soaps. Ultimately we spent quality time there surrounded by love, care and kindness. All our friends knew Nanny, the people on the street and their children too, the amount of biscuits she must have given out! The main thing was Nanny really knew us, because of that she cherished, encouraged and supported us in all aspects of our life, choices and with no judgement and there was always that sense of belonging. Nanny definitely was my life educator and taught me about human connection. Nanny Dot, Sisters & I, 1990 Joyful Practice of Human Connection I was reminded of growing up at Nanny's whilst listening to a