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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 3 days, 11 hours ago
Aww thank you so much, Kayjah! I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. I am excited to enjoy the year and work on my relationship with myself. I read kind words like yours and it reminds me that I need to say kind things to myself more often. I find myself in self-doubt often, but I am learning more about myself and slowly breaking…read more
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jenawrites submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter telling the world about what makes you strong 1 week, 1 day agoThe Strength Within
JenaThere is a grieving process that comes with healing that isn’t often talked about, but I think it should be. Coming to a place where you can see yourself without judgement, even if it is for a fleeting moment, is something magical; but stepping into that space when you never thought you’d get there is an entirely different experience. Although I a…read more
Voting starts April 1, 2023 12:00am
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 2 weeks ago
It’s been a long journey, but I am finally feeling so much more free. Of course I still have bad days and emotions like the rest of the humans in the world, but I don’t dwell on them and I give myself much more grace. I appreciate you reading the poem and your encouraging words! And I am so grateful for this community!
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Write a letter to your future self 2 weeks, 4 days agoMy Bright Future
JenaI am so happy to be here writing this to you today, as I know you need to hear this. I can see you struggling as you slowly shed your past self away. I know how painful it can be when you realize all of the time you spent worrying about everything beyond your control, and sometimes it even feels like you’re grieving the loss of your own life. I j…read more
Voting starts June 1, 2023 12:00am
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Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year 4 weeks ago2023: New year, Confident me
JenaAs I stroll into 2023
I have high hopes and a positive view
I think of that phrase: “New year, new me”
And if I stay focused, that can be trueIt’s not that I want to change who I am
I am actually starting to love myself
It’s that I finally see my potential, and damn…
I deserve a life full of good health and wealthI get to decide what I consu…read more
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Voting ends April 15, 2023 3:59am
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Jena! Everything about you is pure love and goodness! And I think you are starting to realize that! Let go of all that negativity of the past and bathe in all that makes you so wonderful. Keep loving you and leaning into the happiest and healthiest version of you. Sending so much love your way. Thank you for sharing this poem and thank you for…read more
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It’s been a long journey, but I am finally feeling so much more free. Of course I still have bad days and emotions like the rest of the humans in the world, but I don’t dwell on them and I give myself much more grace. I appreciate you reading the poem and your encouraging words! And I am so grateful for this community!
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I am grateful for you. You are such a beautiful human. I have told you this before, but your energy is pure love and kindness. It’s just who you are. You deserve all the joy and happiness in the world. Have a great weekend. <3 Lauren
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Jena your year is filled with sunshine and I know you’ve got this handled. You have so much potential and such a solid mind that you will be able to reach your goals for this year. Once your let go of all the worries from the past or let go and focus like you said what you consume mentally and physically you’ll be able to knock those goals down.
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Aww thank you so much, Kayjah! I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. I am excited to enjoy the year and work on my relationship with myself. I read kind words like yours and it reminds me that I need to say kind things to myself more often. I find myself in self-doubt often, but I am learning more about myself and slowly breaking…read more
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Jena this piece rocks!!! I think this year will be fabulous for you!! You give Me great Xena Warrior Princess vibes and I totally hope you enjoy to the fullest.
Also… No. Is a complete sentence and I plan to use it often this year as well lol.
Wishing you well.
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Poetry 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thank you, Josh! Thank you for reading my poem and I am definitely going to start dedicating more time to writing.
I thank you for taking time to comment your feedback, and appreciate your kindness!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Poetry 3 months, 1 week ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem, and I appreciate your kind words. I used to write poetry a lot when I was younger, and I am happy to be getting back into it!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Poetry 3 months, 1 week ago
Thank you so much, Lauren! I appreciate your kind words and feedback and am so happy to have a place to share my poetry and feel welcomed! When I first started writing it, I honestly was writing this as a song, but I don’t play any instruments so I’m not quite sure how to get it to that point yet LOL. maybe one day! in the meantime I’m so happy…read more
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Very nice poem here. I appreciated the four line stanzas, and the deeply honest self-inquiry. The “too many voices” part coincided with the poems nicely! Looking forward to reading more of yiur work.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem, and I appreciate your kind words. I used to write poetry a lot when I was younger, and I am happy to be getting back into it!
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jenawrites shared a letter in the
Poetry group 3 months, 1 week agoVoices
JenaDeep sorrow and emptiness inside
When the voices judge and criticize
Not the ones outside, the ones in my mind
Those ones are the worst kindThey know all of my flaws
They remember every single fault
They’re the reason I stay in bed
And ignore everyone’s callsI started talking back to them
Told them to shut up and go away
That only…read more-
Damn, Jena! This is so good! I think we have all fought with that inner voice that’s filled with self-doubt, fear and criticism. But to dig deep and find the strength, confidence and self love to silence that voice is what it really means to tap into your true power and inner strength. This is so well said, and I think so many people, myself…read more
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Thank you so much, Lauren! I appreciate your kind words and feedback and am so happy to have a place to share my poetry and feel welcomed! When I first started writing it, I honestly was writing this as a song, but I don’t play any instruments so I’m not quite sure how to get it to that point yet LOL. maybe one day! in the meantime I’m so happy…read more
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Very nice poem here. I appreciated the four line stanzas, and the deeply honest self-inquiry. The “too many voices” part coincided with the poems nicely! Looking forward to reading more of yiur work.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem, and I appreciate your kind words. I used to write poetry a lot when I was younger, and I am happy to be getting back into it!
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Jenna! It was pleasure to read your work. The structure of your poem really made me want to give my own a more formulaic approach.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it a lot and encourage you to keep writing at your behest.
Cheers.
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Thank you, Josh! Thank you for reading my poem and I am definitely going to start dedicating more time to writing.
I thank you for taking time to comment your feedback, and appreciate your kindness!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for reading my letter and also for your kind words! I hope to be a good parent, and I also know that there is no such thing as a perfect parent, and that parenting will be a whole learning process in and of itself. I just feel like if I continue to work on myself and mental health, the easier it will be to handle those tough times!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Mental Health 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Lauren! I definitely feel much better than I felt during that post. I remember feeling relief as I was writing it as well, and I love how powerful writing can be. Thank you again for making a safe space for all of us to be able to share!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Lauren! I feel the same way, I think that me knowing what kind of parent I want to be motivates me to become that person! I appreciate your kind words, and I’m happy to be a part of this community <3
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jenawrites submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your children/child or future children/child about what you want them to know about you and your life 4 months, 4 weeks agoLoving Me, Loving You.
I was hanging out with a good friend of mine the other day, and she asked me something that got me thinking. She said to me: “I’ve noticed the last couple times we hung out that you talk about the future and having kids, is that something you think about a lot?” I sat there for a minute reflecting, and then I responded; I explained to her that…
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jenawrites shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 5 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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jenawrites shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 5 months, 2 weeks agoLoving Me, Loving You.
MomI was hanging out with a good friend of mine the other day, and she asked me something that got me thinking. She said to me: “I’ve noticed the last couple times we hung out that you talk about the future and having kids, is that something you think about a lot?” I sat there for a minute reflecting, and then I responded; I explained to her that…read more
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Jena, I love the ending of your story.
“‘You can’t pour from an empty cup,’ so I make an effort every day to make sure I fill my own cup first, so in the future, I can fill yours.” It is so poetic and so true. And honestly, I have thought about my future child since I was child. I think sometimes thinking about the parent we want to be m…read more-
Thank you so much, Lauren! I feel the same way, I think that me knowing what kind of parent I want to be motivates me to become that person! I appreciate your kind words, and I’m happy to be a part of this community <3
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I love that cup reference that you’ve done. A lot of us have many empty cups that we need to fill to fill other cups. I love that you use this for your future child. I love that you want to make sure that he or she gets the opportunity to be able to live a great life. You were very thoughtful in this process and that shows how great you will be a…read more
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Thank you so much for reading my letter and also for your kind words! I hope to be a good parent, and I also know that there is no such thing as a perfect parent, and that parenting will be a whole learning process in and of itself. I just feel like if I continue to work on myself and mental health, the easier it will be to handle those tough times!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 6 months ago
Thank you, Kayjah, for your kind words! It definitely has been a long journey, and I know life will continue to throw things at me, but as long as I stay focused on myself and my healing, I will be able to handle anything thrown my way. I appreciate you taking the time to read and reply!
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Write a letter to your younger self – Spring/Summer 2022 6 months, 2 weeks agoDear Me, Thank You.
Dear me, thank you.
I remember when you were starting school in third grade; transitioning from being home-schooled to public school, the same year that you bawled your eyes out because the doctor said needed eyeglasses. I mean, once you realized you were allowed to pick out your own frames, your tears cleared right up and those round, dark pink…
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello Gerald,
Thank you for being so kind! Yeah, I knew that I didn’t want to be anyone’s therapist, because I knew I needed one of my own. In the past I’d often say to myself “how am I going to help others when I can’t even help myself.” I am blessed to say that I have abandoned that mindset, as I realized that I actually can help myself. I…read more
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You’re welcome, Jena! I hear you. I had those same thoughts when I was studying to be a life coach. I can’t guide others when I still need to guide myself. I’m glad I learned that I didn’t want to be a life coach. I love your passion for mental health! You’re welcome btw. I’m glad I saw your letter, and thank you for the well-wishes!
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jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 6 months, 4 weeks ago
I agree 100%, Kayjuh! Now that more research is coming
out on the effects of social media, it makes me want to learn and spread more information about it! I found myself a lot happier once I limited my social media accounts (I deleted twitter a couple years ago, and I dont go on Facebook anymore). It’s so important for us to pay attention to w…read more -
jenawrites responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 7 months ago
Thank you for your kind words, Shelley! I love my parents and luckily today I do have a good relationship with both of them, and it definitely has to do with boundaries that I have set for myself. I do feel like everything happens for a reason, and we can all try to see the good in bad situations; like you said, I was able to get the help I…read more
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