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Meredith Forder's avatar

i told you, you write so well. i love the masks. i love the story has not ended. But i can’t understand this feeling that you need to belong that you need to be seen. Isn’t this just your small self talking?

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Oct 7Edited

It sure is, but somehow, I refuse to treat that small self as an enemy to get past - more like an aspect of myself with special needs that requires extra tending. Much like the experience of raising a neurodivergent toddler, which has been my reality for the last couple of years. Every single day is challenging in its own way, and there’s no script that works for everyone.

Meredith Forder's avatar

Oh i agree with you. This small self does require nurturing and attention. It most definitely is not the enemy.

Hilary Gatehouse's avatar

Woah... did i ever need to hear this today, as I sit in my car absolutely lost.... wondering how much more of this i can take.

Violeta, your words feel like a page taken from my book of life.

Thank you

🙏♥️😘

AVA's avatar

You and I both Hilary. I'm right here in this with you my friend. 💜

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Oct 8
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AVA's avatar

I'm not sure which one is more difficult - sitting with that question, or sitting with the answer it brings. Thank you for being here Nik.