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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

New York, NY
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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 23 Feb 2018
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    “My mother lost her eyesight slowly. At first her eyes began to change colors. The doctor told us that she needed a surgery, and I promised her I’d get the money. It was my dream to save her eyesight. I did some repair work. I helped our neighbors with..."pic.twitter.com/4c8YxkCuUe

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      1. 刀工ㄥㄥ丹‏ @D1LLA 23 Feb 2018
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        "I'd sit and talk with her about the things she saw" What a loving devoted son💓

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      1. TALLIE DAR‏Verified account @talliedar 23 Feb 2018
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        A loyal son is a great blessing

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      1. Pam C‏ @pcemayfun 23 Feb 2018
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        You gave her your love & devotion. That’s all a mother really wants. ♥️

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      1. Marie Mocek‏ @MarieMocek 23 Feb 2018
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        My heart hurts. You were in service to her and you loved her to the end. You are a good son.

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      1. dika‏ @sadradcat_ 24 Feb 2018
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        "... but i think she was just lonely in the dark"

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      1. Lisa Sadimba‏ @lisadimba 25 Feb 2018
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        You did well son

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      1. Radiate Intl‏ @RadiateIntl 26 Feb 2018
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        She will forever love you and that is why she's only comfortable with your presence.

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      1. mu‏ @ailumulia 23 Feb 2018
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        I hope someone told him about @BPJSKesehatanRI

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      1. Kassy‏ @kassyluci 23 Feb 2018
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        😢❤️

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      1. Ed Accura‏ @ed_accura 25 Feb 2018
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        We are NOT asking for donations. Just an ACT OF KINDNESS when u see a homeless on your daily travels Food, drink, a blanket, chat or even a smile🙂 Please VISIT & SHARE a story or some words on http://Bearawitness.com  This will help kill the stigma NOT another homeless personpic.twitter.com/rITjZhy2vP

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