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wenyi xue's avatar

i can never get enough of how sharp all your observations are like "It’s nice to feel a sense of belonging, even if it is at the cost of my individuality complex." i love the phrasing. and i felt "I want to be able to put into words how hard it is to feel proud of where you’re from, despite having always had one foot out of the door." so much + honestly i think it wasn't just me feeling it but also my parents feeling it like that was a generational sentence ygwim? + the ending was so beautiful and kinda felt like the ending of a series of breathing exercises (specifically when they work)

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eve's avatar

wenyi you're so so kind, thank you for taking the time <3

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Sofia Alves's avatar

really beautiful

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Jaap STIJL's avatar

beautiful writing

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Valerie's avatar

gorgeous

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faith zapata's avatar

you are a genius, loved every bit of this

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stephanie ・₊✧'s avatar

your writing is so indelible, it’s the kind of vulnerable that makes me want to turn inwards because i’ve had similar thoughts. i’m so happy i stumbled upon it!!

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groovyhippo's avatar

the sentence about damming your own inlet will never leave my mind. Stunning. Like wenyi said, your observation is so fine tuned. Thank you for articulating these feelings !

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liv runs away's avatar

this is gorgeous

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Malcolm's avatar

This was so beautifully written. I've also been really playing with the idea of being present and having gratitude. I think that's one of the best ways to get through how shitty life can be. Thank you for sharing!

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miss devine <3's avatar

got i loved this. i know it’s a bit older but this was exactly how op in the comments described! like a breathing exercise. thank you.

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bluesntings's avatar

ohhhh you’re great

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Maria Gracia Jimenez's avatar

simply beautiful.

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ella's avatar

this is crazy good

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Elle's avatar

eve this is amazing

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Luisa's avatar

ugh, i love you. this is exactly what i needed to read today, thank u <3

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