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Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 6 months, 2 weeks ago Self-revived
Gabrielle VizziniThank you for not masking your anger
Or holding your shame
For no longer playing someone else’s game
For holding space
Giving yourself grace
For continuing to love after pain
Finding comfort in the rain
Thank you for killing your old ways
The ones that kept you blue in the face
For finding your voice
Even while shaking staying true to your choice
For rekindling hope and belief
What may seem like such a small feat
Feels like the biggest relief
To release the doubt
Call back your power this time around
Thank you for pushing through
Realizing all the patterns you get to undo
For having dreams
Refusing to settle
Understanding you don’t have to silence your screams
For taking up space
And leaving a trace of words in a world with too much hate
Thank you for the spilled tears
Year after year we’re finally here
Your heart stayed clean
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I loved where you said, “Realizing all the patterns you get to undo.” SOOOOOO TRUE!!!!!
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I switched up the verbiage on this specific line and ended up with “you get to undo” because I realized I GET TO make a change, I don’t have to keep repeating. The tiniest shifts in perspective can make a difference. Ty so much for reading 🙂
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Strang enough I just learned this year that I have the power to control the direction my life is going. Habit, it’s a powerful force whether positive or negative.
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Gabrielle, it is so great that you are able to be your true self and don’t feel the need to mask your emotions. Embracing your feelings and not hiding from the truth is a challenge, but it is totally worth it. I hope you continue taking up space and refusing to settle! Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Emmy, thank you so much! It’s a challenge, so I’m truly grateful for this space and community as a reminder. I appreciate you contributing to it!
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