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“Motherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It's about understanding that he is exactly the person he is supposed to be. And that, if you're lucky, he just might be the teacher who turns you into the person you are supposed to be.”

Quote by Joan Ryan

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Joan Ryan is a seasoned British politician, born on September 8, 1955. She has been serving as a Member of Parliament since 2010, representing the constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. Ms. Ryan is active in various committees in the House of Commons, including the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Women and Equalities Committee. more

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