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jaclynisis submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 5 days, 15 hours agoA Fragile Smile
Jaclyn IsisAt first, he asked me if I was okay. I guess my empty expression could be read from a mile away. I hadn’t realized I was walking around with a story on my face. I quickly nodded but within that nod was a cluster of confusion and self-doubt. I didn’t look at the homeless man, not because of fear or disgust, but because he knew something that I d…read more
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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Crystal Mulligan shared a letter in the
Health, Wellness and Chronic Conditions group 1 week, 6 days agoGrowing up with migraine
Crystal MulliganI grew up with migraine, it was like another member of the family. Always there, sometimes quiet, sometimes not but, always pretty need.
I spent my childhood in waiting rooms; chiropractors, neurologists, nutritionists all for my 4 year old brother who was getting daily attacks. As a child there were times this was fun. I would get to miss…read more
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Living with chronic migraines can be a long-term journey, and it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. There are support groups, online communities, and resources available where you can connect with others who have similar experiences. Sharing your story and connecting with fellow “migraine warriors” can provide a sense of understanding,…read more
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shelle-belle submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 3 weeks agoAngel In My Darkness
I don’t know if you will remember me, but I wanted to let you know, I will never forget you. I was the young mother trying so desperately to survive. Hands holding on to my two little boys, and a car seat at my feet, and had my little ones so closely by my side as I checked into the hotel.
I was exhausted and I was terrified. I think you saw…read moreVoting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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It’s incredibly touching to hear about the profound impact that a stranger’s act of kindness had on your life during a difficult time. The individuals who extended their help and support to you and your children demonstrated compassion and empathy when you needed it most. Their selflessness and generosity not only provided you with a temporary…read more
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Thank you so much for your beautiful words of understanding. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my writing. I’m fairly new at writing through all of this. 🙏 It was so long ago, I’m grateful for this beautiful and safe place to let everything out.
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You’re very welcome! I’m glad that I could be here to provide support and feedback on your writing. Writing can be a powerful outlet for self-expression, and it’s wonderful that you’ve found this safe space to share your thoughts and emotions. No matter where you are in your writing journey, whether you’re new to it or have been writing for a…read more
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Michelle, this story was profound. The acts of kindness shared here are remarkable. I thought it was going to end at the register, but you kept receiving daily gifts of love and appreciation. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that some people can be so KIND when others are so selfish. I am grateful for your stranger too, for it reminded me that when…read more
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lizardthewizard777 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 3 weeks, 1 day agoI Fundraise for Kids
Lizard the WizardIt was a cloudy cold day in November
Im questioning why I left Arizona weather
And chose to work this week
in cold ass DenverI went to work like every day before
To help some kids
Raise money so they don’t hurt themselvesSecretly I wonder how do I preach mental health
If I’m so unstable myself
And then I realized oh yeah
Weve got to help the…read moreVoting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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Ahhhh…. Good old Denver. 🙏 You are amazing. This letter, just so comforting and relatable. Fundraising takes a special person. A strong person. Believing in the cause with all of their heart and soul. Your letter left footprints on my heart. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing your heartfelt poem about a cold and cloudy day in November. It’s clear that the encounter you had with a generous individual made a deep impact on you and reminded you of the kindness that exists in the world. Sometimes, the experiences we have and the people we meet can change our perspective and remind us of the inherent…read more
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healingthroughwriting submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 3 weeks, 2 days agoTo The Stranger At Target Who Saw Me
Mikaela PattersonDear stranger,
To the kind lady at Target who bent down to tie my shoe because you understood too, how hard Motherhood is. You saw me balancing a baby on one hip, all while trying to checkout and make sure my autistic two year old didn’t take off in the opposite direction ( as he so often does.)
You didn’t watch me struggle and pass me by, you…read more
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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🥹 Woah. How I can relate. Your words describe such a beautiful interaction. They bring a silent heartwarming acknowledgement among all young mothers just trying to raise their beautiful babies the best way that they know how. Thank you for this letter ❤️
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Thank you for sharing this heartfelt message dedicated to the kind lady at Target who extended her help and understanding during a challenging moment of motherhood. Your words beautifully convey the profound impact her simple act of tying your shoe had on you, reaching far beyond the physical assistance provided. If by chance the kind lady reads…read more
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Antoinette Gonzalez shared a letter in the
Health, Wellness and Chronic Conditions group 3 weeks, 4 days agoDarkness of Death with Diverticulitis
AL GonzalezIts was Thursday, May 11th, 2022, my husband agreed to go to urgent care because he had the pain that of a kidney stone, which he’s prone too. Results of the urine analysis showed traces of blood, consistent with a kidney stone trying to pass. The doctor sent us on our way with meds and a script for an MRI if the stone had not passed in 24 h…read more
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Jake shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 3 weeks, 4 days agoA NOT SO "LITTLE" REALIZATION
JakeUsually, when one writes a cover letter, one details the education and related experiences – what “qualifies” them for the job. I did not; I told a personal story of how my life experience is more important than any bullet point highlighting my work skills and accomplishments.
The position I applied for is working with a media company as a…read more
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Jake, I love this piece. I am glad that you see that what’s makes your different is what makes you great, and to highlight that every chance you get. Keep chasing your dreams while staying true to who you are and what you bring to the world. Thank you for sharing. ❤️lauren
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Thanks Lauren,
The Unsealed has truly provided a safe space for me to TRULY realize what I USED to see as pity as POWER through YOUR story and OTHERS!
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I agree. Even thought I haven’t written a letter, I still come across amazing writing and amazing people. Ready through these stories opened up a new avenue of poetry and story writing I never knew about
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daniellas-empress submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 3 weeks, 5 days agoMi Amor
Daniellas EmpressDear Empress ( ME),
I connect with the stranger who is myself everyday. WHO AM I !? What am I granted to see and profound to be. Freewill but with a spiritual insight guided by the universe. I had a role to play but it wasn’t the same, I played myself but with other character names. I didn’t realize that I was playing more than one side. I would…read more
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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K. Hartsell shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 3 weeks, 5 days agoWhere have the Honeys Gone?
Kelsey HartsellDear whomever;
I became a teacher to shift the paradigm and break the chains of toxic tradition. My childhood education experience paralleled that of Matilda. Most all my teachers were more Trunchbull and less Honey with the exception of 2 up through high school graduation and gaining another 4 up through my masters program. When I decided to…read more
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There is a famous quote that says “the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” When you are trying to do something different, or better, or if someone feels their power is threatened there are people who will hold you back and hurt you in effort to stop you Naysayers are almost a sign that you’re doing something right. The world needs…read more
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Thank you Lauren, it’s good to know I’m not the only one. You’re right the quote is the perfect image for what I need to think about. I’ve got some meditating and energy work to do. I’m not sure what’s for me at this point, I need to clear out the fog so I can think.
Thank you <3
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My mother used to tell me where there is a will, there is a way. If you want to help and educate children, there is a way for you to do that that is safe and joyful, and non-toxic. Don’t give up. <3 Lauren
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Ashley Rivera shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 3 weeks, 6 days agoCaged Bird & Rebirth
Ashley RiveraI have a mental block when you push me too much.
Your words really pack a punch.
My sorrows are hidden deep within me.
Your emotional capacity is locked up and you threw away the key.I feel like a caged bird trying to avoid a sneak attack.
All it takes is one more straw to break the camel’s back.
My emotional buttons aren’t meant to take thi…read more-
omg Ashley, this is so good. I love this part:
I’m a beautiful mess,
Doesn’t mean I’m counted any less.
It’s not my place to convince you I have self-worth,
I am proud of my new rebirth.It looks like you have really learned how to take a deep breath and figure out what works best for you so you can live your best live. Keep pushing forward…read more
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felicerecuperoaol-com shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 4 weeks, 1 day agoFirst Breath of Gratitude
To those who believe they cannot change,
I have a little trick to set the tone for the day and I do it the moment I wake up.
Yes some mornings my body aches or I immediately think of my to do list and want to hit snooze, the animals are whimpering to be fed way too early and my largest likes to pounce on me and slap me with her paw. I try…read more
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I love the idea of saying one thing I’m grateful for in the morning. I’ll start incorporating that into my morning. Sometimes through tragedy we find ourselves. We tend to be blindsided by our comforts and the second we allow ourselves to be uncomfortable we find ourselves. Our true self. Thank you for sharing.
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I’ve never thought about doing something like this. So maybe I should start doing so. I’ve never thought about things I’m grateful for period. It just slips my mind as I live day to day as a lifeless drone. Thank you for this idea and hopefully it could bring back some sort of humanity in me.
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You are in humanity, you would not be on the unsealed and you wouldn’t have replied to my letter. You are a human, it is your birthright to breathe, take up space and love yourself no matter what. Each day or moment you feel angst or down, think of one thing that you are thankful to have, maybe it is that you are even thinking to be grateful…read more
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aliciaw shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 4 weeks, 1 day agoWe Are All a Work in Progress
Alicia Sophia MarieDear whoever needs a reminder,
At this point in time, you’ve probably heard the term “Gratitude Practice” in pop culture. It centers on looking at the things in your life through a lens of appreciation. It requires an ability to shift your focus and play up the parts of life that we often overlook. Gratitude practice for me has been a long…read more
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I’ve never heard of gratitude practice. I’m glad I’m hearing about it now. Changing your perspective on things and shifting your thoughts from stress to gratitude can’t be extremely beneficial. Just like the saying “stop and smell the roses” there’s also “look at the bright side.” Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing Alicia. This is such an important thing to practice and I needed this reminder. It’s sooo important to practice this during the good times too! When you don’t “need” it. Then it becomes habit and when you’re feeling down you have this tool that is so easily tangible. This reminder to practice gratitude was something that I truly…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 4 weeks, 1 day agoDear World, Here is why I am grateful
LaurenDear World,
I will admit sometimes I complain. Some days, I am grumpy and exhausted and feel the world’s weight on my shoulders. When I am knee-deep in those moments, I often go for a walk or rollerblade by the beach, where I look around and take a breath, and I am quickly reminded of how lucky I am. There are so many reasons I have to possess…read more
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dannicatwhiskers shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month agoIt’s not an eating disorder, it’s a digestive tract disorder
DanniIt’s funny how this month started it all as I look back at my old emails. My major is community health, so I find it ironic and helpful as I go through this process. I went for my regular physical appointment, not thinking much about my health or any strong concerns. I’m a pretty healthy twenty-two-year-old woman, so I shouldn’t have anyth…read more
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Danni, I am so sorry you are going through this. I actually had a lot of stomach problems throughout my whole childhood. For years, I went to doctor after doctor. Endoscopies. Gastric Emptying Tests. Blood tests. Test after test. Nothing conclusive Except for LPR. For me, I realized after I started writing about my assault that my stomach problems…read more
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I’m so sorry that you have digestive issues. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for you. I to have recently developed some stomach issues and I’m not sure why I should do about it.
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Hannah G. shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month, 1 week agoA Letter to my Shame
Hannah G.It’s about to get personal here. You’ve been with me for way too long. You’ve torn down my self-confidence, you’ve creeped into the narratives that I tell myself, you have kept me grounded and not in a good way, but in a self-isolating way, you’ve even made a place for yourself in my beliefs. You have long outstayed your welcome and you need…read more
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Aww Hannah, this piece really pulled at my heart strings. I am sorry your classmate was so meaner and I am so sorry your teacher didn’t do what she should have done. But you are so sweet, and you are most certainly lovable. I always say, what people say to you about you says more about who they are than who you are… let go of any shame you feel.…read more
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This reminded me of the first time I experienced shame. It was the 2nd grade on the playground and a 5th grader told me to get off the monkey bars and before I could she punched me in the stomach. (Pretty hard too.) I never told anyone about it. I even held back my tears so the teachers wouldn’t ask questions. I’m not sure what I did to des…read more
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@mavisjohnson I’m so sorry that that happened to you. You did nothing to deserve that. I know that is easier said than to believe, but it is true. That 5th grader was probably hurting inside and didn’t know how to express the hurt they were feeling so it came out sideways and ended up hurting you in the process.
I am so proud of the steps…read more
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crystalmulligan submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 1 month, 1 week agoPart of My Story
Crystal MulliganDear Stranger,
While I never knew your name, I always felt I knew you. I always felt like there was something you had to teach me. I think of our encounters fondly and often. You see when I moved into my apartment I wanted a sense of community. I wanted to know my neighbors, in typical New York fashion they didn’t seem to want to know me. That i…read more
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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kyndallbrown120 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 1 month, 1 week agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Michelle shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month, 1 week agoInvisible bruises
Shelle BelleI didn’t think it would be this hard. Accepting the diagnosis of *permanently disabled* The fact is, that I have a brain injury. An invisible injury that no one but myself knows about unless we strike up a conversation. What’s the hardest part? The depression. The untreatable with medication depression. The PTSD and the pains haunt me. When I see…read more
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Thank you so much for sharing your inner dialogue. I can’t imagine how difficult your life might be because of what you’ve been through. Being beautifully broken is something I’ve heard before. In china, if fine china is broken it’s mended back together with gold. Showing the beauty in imperfections and that it’s worth is still valuable. You may b…read more
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💜 Thank you so much for your word of encouragement. I appreciate you taking the time to write a little something to me. It feels a bit less lonely knowing that my words can be safe here.
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Hello Shelle, I understand the invisible illnesses all to well. The physical and the mental that came from first abuse and then MS. PTSD has calmed down as I work on regulating my nervous system and my physical ailments have changed significantly as I changed my life style. The memories of the abuse are still surfacing and I ride those waves as…read more
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artistphilly submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 1 month, 2 weeks agoUnexpected Wisdom: How a Stranger's Story Changed My Perspective
Rashan SpellerDear 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
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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limabean140 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life 1 month, 2 weeks agoTo him
Lima SDear universal man, I been meaning to write to you. You have changed my life in many ways. I go out more as an intovert I stayed home a lot scared of the world. You taught me my potential of how amazing I am. Sometimes we don’t see what we’re capable of but even though you broke my heart in two. I love and always will
Voting starts August 16, 2023 12:00am
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It’s wonderful to know that universal man had played a role in encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the world more as an introvert. Recognizing your own potential and realizing how amazing you are is a powerful realization. Remember, you have unique qualities and strengths that make you special.
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