Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

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Kate Swenson
Jun 24, 2026
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I found myself sitting next to a woman today. I was out in the community.

She has three children and seven grandkids.

She lives in a big city. She is in town for the summer. Visiting family.

We got to chatting. Like strangers often do when they find themselves sitting side by side.

She asked me about my life. Do I have kids? Where am I from? She really …

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