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Saying Goodbye

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Saying Goodbye

Matt Gagnon discusses his impending departure to drop his child 1,900 miles away, expressing mixed feelings about the trip and the long-term separation. He mentions his son’s upcoming internship and the possibility of visits during holidays. Matt reflects on the common trend in Maine where young people leave and rarely return, sharing his own experience of moving to Washington, DC, and the limited time spent with his parents before their deaths.

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