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Rashan Speller

Rising Above Tragedy: A Letter of Resilience and Solidarity for Ralph Yarl

Dear Ralph,

I am writing to you today with a heart that is heavy with sadness and a mind that is filled with outrage. The news of your shooting has shaken me to my core, and I cannot imagine the pain and trauma that you and your loved ones are going through.

It is as if a storm has descended upon you, a storm that you did not see coming and were…read more

Unexpected Wisdom: How a Stranger's Story Changed My Perspective

Dear Stranger,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the positive impact that you have had on my life. Our deep conversation while playing Viking chess was truly enlightening, and the wisdom that you shared with me about life, love, being a man, and the hard work that it takes to receive blessings has…read more

Rashan Speller

Whispers from the Ether: Illuminating the Path of the Seeker

As the winds of change test our patience,
And shatter the molds of our momentum,
We must find the courage to move forward,
And embark on our journey through time.

May we embrace the challenges ahead,
And learn from the lessons they impart,
For every obstacle we overcome,
Brings us closer to our desired endpoint.

So let us not fear the…read more

Awakening of The Way

Amidst the trees of ignorance,
Folly dangles in the breeze.
Its roots entwined in falsehood,
Its fruit a bitter disease.

And yet, many still reach for it,
Unaware of its unease.
For the tree of ignorance grows tall,
And its branches sway with ease.

But when the storm comes, and the tree begins to heave,
Some may learn to let go, and in their…read more

Rashan Speller

An Apology to My Unborn Daughter: Reflections on Loss, Pain, and Regret

Dear precious daughter,

I am writing this letter to you with a heavy heart, as I never got the chance to hold you in my arms and tell you how much I love you. You were taken away from us too soon, and it has been a source of immense pain for me and your mother ever since.

I want to apologize to you for not being there for your mother after we…read more

A letter to my future self

Dear Rashan,

I know that this letter is a cry for help and a plea for answers. Since seeking help through therapy these are the questions I have for you and hope when this reach you that they can be answered. I just want to know if I’m still here, if I’m still alive, and if I’m still fighting the same battles. I want to know if I’m still trying…read more

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