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Seize the day

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Feb 7, 2022

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“I never want to disappoint someone”. The pitfalls of people-pleasing and not taking risks. Tatiana reflects on the fear of disappointing her parents and the downsides of following the crowd. She hopes her future daughter will be brave enough to take more risks in life.
Episode 9 letter writer: Tatiana
Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.
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Feb 7, 2022

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Your letters to your daughters. What do you want them to know? What do they need to know? With Namulanta Kombo, winner of the BBC’s International Podcast Competition 2021.

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