I learned to keep it real for good.

But I had my heart broken on the way (and no, it’s not a love story.)

Gosia Rokicka
Sep 5, 2018 · 7 min read

In memory of Bessie, Mr Ferret and thousands of others.

How it started

ack in my home country, I was a journalist. When my life took an unexpected turn and I moved to the UK in 2007 I needed a new job — at the end of the day…

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Gosia Rokicka

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Storyteller, word catcher, curious observer, animal lover, plant enthusiast, lifelong language learner, mistress of tsundoku.

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