@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

@kmimsrice I truly believe that even though they may not have been able to name or recognize us cognitively something in their heart knows who we are. When my memere was in the nursing home we would visit a few times a week. When my dad (her son) stepped foot in the room she would light up. I know in my heart that she knew we were family and…read more

@mavisjohnson I miss those days too. I found a picture of younger me a couple days ago. I was probably 5 or 6 in the picture and I look like I was having the time of my life swinging on a swing. I have even called it my “big Hannah attitude.” It reminds me of when life was much simpler and when I was more care-free. I want to get back to that.

Thank you for your kind comment. I’m literally tearing up right now. All I want is to make my loved ones (living and deceased) proud of me. My memere was definitely one of the most beautiful souls I had the opportunity of meeting. I miss her dearly.

Thank you Kayjah! I did tell her I wrote about her when we did the Monday night writing workshop where we had to write to someone who inspires us. It was a while back and I hadn’t finished the letter till now. Erin and I have definitely still continue to nurture our friendship. Last summer we were in our friends wedding together which meant she c…read more

I totally agree Kayjah that vulnerability requires empathy towards others. I always try to be empathetic towards anyone I meet cause I know that everyone is fighting a battle I know nothing about. I also try to be compassionate towards others. I want to help mend hearts that I did not break.

Hi Lauren,

So sorry for a delayed response. I am just catching up on posting and commenting. Work has been busy. Bullying can be really overt or it can be very subtle, or it can be a mix of both. In high school there was a boy who was making trouble in class so the teacher sat him next to me. He started making comments that didn’t come across…read more

I agree with Lauren. I am also jealous of your last name. And your last name is definitely not a misnomer. You are so strong. Perhaps the line I resonated with the most is “I am strong because of my kindness and my ability to empathize.” I too try to speak kindness into people’s lives and speak a language of compassion in their difficult…read more

@jessicaappleby I love your submission. It contains a great deal of authenticity. I can totally relate to a lot of the paragraphs that you’ve written. Your paragraph about how you are strong because you cry really struck me. I am also a sensitive soul.

Keep on writing! I will definitely continue to read what you write! 🙂

So powerful! Thank you for sharing Loraine! Know that you have a bunch of cheerleaders in the Unsealed community cheering you on! We are proud of you for who you have become and who you are becoming! You got this! 😀

Hi Sondra,

I’m also a woman of faith so I really enjoyed reading your submission! My favorite line is “when it gets tough just say hey I am more than enough.” It reminds me that there is no one that Jesus did not die for. He died for all of us. It reminds me how the INRI sign they hung over his head to mock him coincidentally (I think this…read more

Hello Mrs. Brill,

Thanks for sharing this. You were definitely not alone in having so many emotions related to the vaccine. I had a lot of emotions surrounding it too. I find it refreshing when people are able to share their emotions so freely and vulnerably without putting down people who have different perspectives. Your letter is so raw,…read more