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Jake shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 year ago To the Person Who is Always There
Not a Second Apart
Not a second apart… born 1lbs and 13oz, you were there with me from the second I was born. You were there when I was first put on oxygen — not getting to see where I lived until Three months after May 23, 1996.
You were there when I first cried through those doors, it was you who lifted my head, letting me familiarize myself with what must’ve looked like a jungle… our house; a place you saw just a week before the Jewish holidays.
You were there when I had my first seizure at 2… the same time I was diagnosed with CP, which must have been somewhat of a bitter-sweet moment…after all those doctors I went to, or should I say we went to.
You were there when I first rolled over – which must have seemed like the first night of Chanukah, not knowing how many candles (activities of daily living skills I could do or how many key milestones I could reach).
When I wanted to go to college, it was you that I confided in and we made it through, fast-forwarding to now, when I timidity crawl through the process of finding a job, it is you that always reminds me, to keep being you, no matter how awkward you walk… never stop running to your dreams and jokingly or not jokingly saying, “ if you fall, you know how to get up!”
You are me and I will always love you!
Jake
This is beautiful. Honestly brought me to tears. Keep fighting the good fight and never give up on yourself. Sounds like you have a solid support system to solidify that for you. Thank you for sharing.
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That is sooo beautiful and I’m so glad you had another you. Someone who have been there with you, for all the most important times of your life. How wonderful that was. He seems to be one of the Great ones, and how desperately we need more of them. Again, good for you and I’m so glad you had someone who truly admired and believed in you, as well as you admired and believed in them. Good for you!
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Thanks, Karen!
The recognition means the world! I hope it impacted you!
Thanks to The Unsealed for encouraging me to UNSEAL my hardships!
I truly believe writing these stories have more inspiration on me that no amount of words can do justice describing!
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You are so right. writing stories is such a powerful outlet that can help with expressing ourselves. But not only are they a powerful outlet they truly do inspire other to share their experiences.
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Thank you for the kind words, Naeem! Taking the time to read my work and write such a personal, thoughtful comment (as you often do countless times for everyone) means the world to me! Continue to encourage others!
Much love,
Jake
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Ah mate thank you, and you’re welcome. It’s the least I could do. Thanks again for writing such an inspiring and motivational story here on The Unsealed. Keep em comin
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Thanks, Mavis!
I’m glad it greatly resonated.
Affirmation is my most impactful way of seeing someone cares! For YOU to take the TIME out to do so can NOT be OVERSTATTED!
I see you’ve commented on COUNTLESS posts!
KEEP ENCOURAGING, INSPIRING, and being YOU!
Much love,
Jake
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Thanks for sharing this letter, Jake. I thought the way you wrote of “us” and “we” was really creative. You’ve experienced so much and painted a clear picture of the timeline in this letter.
On a completely different note, I also loved the reference “activities of daily living”; Are you an OT or have you received OT? That’s not a common phase you hear outside of rehab.
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