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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
As told to Doosie Morris

The moment I knew: they decorated a carrot cake to celebrate with me

Mill and Nikki on a winter holiday in Gippsland, Victoria, in August 2025
Mill and Nikki on a winter holiday in Gippsland, Victoria, in August 2025. Photograph: Nikki Justine

As I approached my mid 30s, a relationship I’d been in since I was 21 reached its natural conclusion. Becoming single was a revelation; it gave me such a sense of empowerment as I was undergoing a big career change from teaching to social work.

It was during my final placement in 2024 that I met Mill and was immediately curious about them. The working environment they created was really beautiful and safe, and they had this unusual balance of reserve and openness.

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