The first gift I gave my daughter was her name. I want her to cherish it

The first gift I gave my daughter was her name. I want her to cherish it

This First Person column is written by Onome Ako, who lives in Mississauga, Ont. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ. It was Feb. 19 — my daughter's second birthday. The guests had left and the house was

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