Why do I feel guilty for finding comfort in the fact that I’m not alone in these experiences? Shouldn’t shared pain bring connection rather than shame? Or is it that seeing my own struggles reflected in your words makes them feel both understood and, somehow, smaller?
That resonates a lot.
I spent 2024 tearing down the life I had built,
and I'm not finished yet.
I spent 2024 establishing a new life,
and new foundation.
I spent 2024 killing the old me
Ripping them from history
Replacing them with the new me,
The only me that survives now
A better me, devoid of privilege
And we will see if I can survive
Girl, same. I’m with you 🫂
Just enjoyed a strong left hook with my morning tea. Thanks.
Wow! This is a beautiful piece. You have a way of pulling a reader in and completely losing themselves within the words. Thank you :)
felt it in my guts, thank you
Brutually beautiful.
Why do I feel guilty for finding comfort in the fact that I’m not alone in these experiences? Shouldn’t shared pain bring connection rather than shame? Or is it that seeing my own struggles reflected in your words makes them feel both understood and, somehow, smaller?
I understand this fully.
Excruciating. Hate and love every word. 🖤
you know those types of texts you read and wish it were you who wrote? this is it for me. and it came right when i needed these words.
Bravo and thank you
Incredible! The way you write is so powerful, every word feels so meaningful and necessary.
So powerful. 👏
bravo!
This is powerful Lauren. We should live, not merely exist!
I read it anyway. Twice. I am working on it all and looking forward to facing it all. Thank you.
I liked this. Caught me off guard. A lot I needed to remember.
I don't like the "no one is coming" thing. I'm very spiritual, so to me overcoming is recognizing I'm already rescued.
Lot of good stuff though.
Nice.
This hits me so hard. I'm taking this with me to end the relationships I've settled for.