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Jake shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 years, 6 months agoThank YOU!!!
Dear Lauren,
Happy Birthday!!
Today is YOUR day to receive gifts; I hope these letters are ones that you can open at any present moment, and feel LOVED AND APPRECIATED!
With that being said, and I say this with NO EXAGGERATION, THE UNSEALED IS, and will ALWAYS BE, one of the BEST PRESENTS EVER given to ME (even if I purchased it myself)🤣
As you probably know, words, phrases, etc, mean the world to me!
The IMPACT that this phrase:
“TURN YOUR SECRETS INTO SUPERPOWERS – Lauren Brill has on me is one that is on top of the standings for me!
Through YOUR STORY AND the creation of THE UNSEALED, YOU HAVE taught me not only to talk with pride about my difference to literary WALK with PRIDE, and do NOT let ANYONE step on your toes, PREVENTING you to go after your dreams and GOALS!
Much ❤️
Jake
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Aww Jake, this is so sweet. I am so glad The Unsealed has had such a positive impact on you! You have so much greatness inside of you. And you have every reason to walk with your head held high. YOU ARE AMAZING. Never stop pursuing your dreams. They will happen. I am grateful for you and your friendship. Love you. <3 Lauren!
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jsapril submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about what you are grateful for in your life 1 years, 6 months agoWhy He Chose Me?
What am I grateful for?
Often I feel shameful for not feeling more grateful for my disability
I am grateful to the Higher Power
For instilling the motivation and strength
Recognizing how I can use my disability
Sometimes I make myself feel dizzy
Trying to figure out why me
he chose to be looked at differently
I never think I will fully love my disability
Because I do wish my disability wasn’t something you can see
But when I look at my life now
I am trying to see something new
The good in why he chose me
Being one of the people whose disability you can see
So you see
There is a responsibility
To encourage others to see
We all have a “disability”
I don’t want self-pity
I just want people to understand that
“Your disability” just maybe
Your greatest ability
Thank you higher power
And everyone that supports me!Voting is closed
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“There is a responsibility
To encourage others to see
We all have a “disability””Wow.
With these words, you’ve captured exactly how I’ve come to feel about my own [invisible] disabilities.
I feel the need to both thank and congratulate you, for putting words to the feeling—something I’ve long struggled to do.
Happy New Year pal 🙂
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Aiša, this response LITERALLY makes me TEAR UP!!! I am glad with these words, “There is a responsibility
To encourage others to see
We all have a “disability” captured what you were feeling!! YOUR WORDS CAPTURED what I NEEDED to hear about this piece and for MYSELF!! A SENTENCE goes a LONG WAY!! Keep BEING YOU!!-
Thank you, Lauren!!! This response will stick with me!!!
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Jake!!!!! This piece is fantastic! Your best piece yet. Embrace yourself. You inspire so many. You are thoughtful and have such a wonderful spirit. You are perfect the way you are! Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our family <3 Lauren
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AND ESPECIALLY using YOUR WORDS!!! YOU TRULY HAVE A GIFT!! I am HUMBLED AND HONORED to be a PAL of YOURS! I took a screenshot of your response, so it’s there for me not just when I NEED IT, BUT TO START MY DAY!! This is MY COFFEE!!!
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Thank YOU for the kind words!! I certainly appreciate them and appreciate YOU!! Thanks for being a fan!!
Best,
Jake
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Your words show that you are strong minded ,wise beyond your years and determined to succeed. I know you will!
Shelley
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Jake shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 years, 6 months agoLearning To Recycle
Loving yourself is not easy
Thinking about it makes me dizzy.
My head spirals like the wind
I think about what could have been
Would my love for myself be different if I had not let society’s opinion take me on this tailspin?
I wish I were a dog
Not remembering their last internal sin.
Giving myself love should not be difficult
But my happiness does not come from within!
Relying on others for my happiness will never allow me to feel that “win”
All it does is cause me to throw my accomplishments into the trash bin
However, it’s never too late to recycle
Recognizing where I have been.
Self-love is hard
But life is like a sport
Always giving you a chance to get that comeback win
Before I throw my accomplishments in the bin
Not remembering where I have been
I certainly will remember this poem and its satisfaction.
I love myself because I know I can win!-
Jake, your poem reflects the internal struggle of finding self-love and happiness. The metaphorical references and vivid imagery paint a powerful picture of your journey. Remember that self-love is a process, and it’s never too late to start embracing yourself. Your determination to overcome obstacles and find that “comeback win” is inspiring.…read more
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 years, 6 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Surviving Addiction group 1 years, 6 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Surviving Addiction group 1 years, 7 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Jake shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 years, 7 months agoWE UNSEAL The Bottle!
Much LoveDear Unsealed Family
We’ve all been there, trying to UNSEAL a bottle, and we just can NOT.
After a million tries, we take a break and glance at our hands, only to see them bright red from our work, which, until this point, hasn’t borne fruit.
We might even see a blister and wash our hands (reluctantly) because we know that once that hand even has the slightest bit of soap, it will be the most painful “bee sting” we’ve had in our life – until the next time it happens.
Taking a deep breath, we jargon back to that YouTube video we watched, showing us how to breathe correctly and might utter an expletive to vocalize how upset we are that we don’t practice this routine more.
Going back to the bottle, we FINALLY UNSEAL that cap. Hearing that pop sound gives a sense of relief and accomplishment equivalent to successfully climbing up Mount Everest.
Opening up that bottle and hearing the cap pop off is the equivalent of taking that one extra step to get what you want in life!
If we do NOT assume that step, life, itself, will ALWAYS have a cap and make us REGRT that the bottle was NEVER UNSEALED!This grand plan we have in our heads to write a book, become an Adaptive Clothing Model, public speak, etc, are things we want to do, but if we want to do them, we HAVE to TAKE ACTION!!
This action is NOT meant to be taken ALONE and reach “Mount Everest” RIGHT AWAY,; it’s having JOY EVERY TIME WE get CLOSER to UNSEALING that Bottle!!!
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 years, 7 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 years, 7 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 7 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about what you are grateful for in your life 1 years, 7 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 8 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Current Events group 1 years, 8 months agoI am scared and heartbroken
LaurenLast night, I didn’t sleep well, as I had several nightmares. I was haunted by the endless images I saw in the news: A young woman’s naked, lifeless, unconscious (possibly deceased) body being paraded around as a trophy after Hamas attacked young people at a music festival in Israel, a 25-year-old woman begging for her life as she was taken as a hostage and babies whose faces were covered in dust and blood from the bombs thrown near their homes.
When I awoke this morning, I immediately read the news to see the latest. And while the horror continues on the other side of the world, I was also disheartened to learn that hate was just outside my doorstep.
People at rallies down the street from where I slept last night are wearing, holding, and celebrating images of swastikas and promoting anti-semitic rhetoric. For the first time in my life, I was and am scared to be Jewish.
While I have been doing my best to educate myself through the news, friends, and online resources, I am not going to sit here and pretend I fully understand the conflict between Palestine and Israel – because I don’t. And I know that it’s natural and easy to see the world through the lens of my own experiences and identity.
However, we all, myself included, should see and feel our humanity reflected in every person on this planet. And act accordingly.
As I try to process these last few days, the violence happening in the Middle East is not just about me, or any one group of people or politics. This cruel attack on innocent people is about all of us. It is a threat to all of humanity.
No child, no person, whether they share my background or not, whether Palestinian or Israeli (or any other culture, race, or religion), deserves to live or die in such an inhumane way.
There are a lot of issues we can’t and won’t agree on in this world. But we universally should believe in and tirelessly advocate for love, compassion, and peace for all people.
And sadly, right now, that’s not the case.
I am scared and heartbroken as I pray for the victims of violence, our world, and humanity.
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I’m at a loss for words to describe the depths of evil for these murders of innocent people. I can’t comprehend humans committing these acts against other humans. Why with all the prayers that happen worldwide daily do things like this even happen? Please stay safe from these protests and God help the Middle East with everything you have.
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jsapril submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 1 years, 8 months agoThe OPPORTUNITY Of A LIFETIME
JakeI want to say I remember the exact date. I do not; however, that does not take the meaning, luster, or any other adjective to describe the importance of this day away.
I was a sophomore in college and still was having trouble finding a friend who truly made me feel comfortable talking about my cerebral Palsy. I felt that until I explained it, I would not have that authentic friendship I so desired.
Anyway, I believe it was a gloomy day in September or October at Mitchell College in New London, CT.
I remember it like it was yesterday —- which is saying something because the story starts with me on the phone with my mom — it probably was the 1000 time I talked to her that day. Still, this time was unlike the rest: she called, and I did not moan and groan about how much work I had to do; instead, she asked me what I was doing.
It was probably four p.m., and I was lying in bed sleeping to mask my anxiety about making friends. I said, “Nothing.” “Well, what can you do?” She asked. Then, in a voice of trepidation, I said:
“The basketball team is holding a clinic for Special Olympics CT.
I did not want to go because — though I would be volunteering — I did not want to be associated with individuals whose disabilities are apparen, as I told myself that I did not have friends because of the way I walk.
After the event, everyone was given Pizza. I took mine and scarfed it down because I probably had not eaten all day due to my anxiety.
While eating as fast as I could, I choked, and this player on the school team offered me his drink. I eventually stopped choking, and we sat on the gym steps for hours, talking about life and basketball.
After explaining to him how my Cerebral affects me, he said, “Do me a favor; we are not going to refer to it as a disability; we are going to refer to it as an OPPORTUNITY!
I must have looked at him as if a bear was attacking me. Still, about six years later, I am grateful that I have learned that I have an OPPORTUNITY to impact people using my disability POSITIVELY.
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Aww, Jake, I love this piece. Your friend is right. It is an opportunity and NOT a disability. What beautiful and true wisdom. Never lose sight of how your uniqueness is a chance to inspire the world. Thank you for sharing. <3Lauren
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Thanks Lauren,
I sincerely appreciate the kind words!
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Jake, this message was /is well received. I too have often hid the interabled parts of Me so that no one would notice. It is very tiring to say the least. I have had to turn down many many many events because of my anxiety and the fact I felt shamed by what others would think or if they could tell I was triggered. Perservance is what I am…read more
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@giesantana, I can NOT describe how much the following sentence means to me!!! “Thank you for your refreshing outlook. And showcasing your ABILITY!! 🙂”
I thank YOU for reminding me that disability can define your inability OR the fact that you get STRENGTH from it!! YOU, MY friend, FIGURED OUT the question of WHAT TO DO!! KEEP DOING IT!! and rem…read more
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Jake, you’ve done it again! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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@aišaThanks for the kind words, it is TRULY ❤️ warming!!! Just about every word does NOT do JUSTICE!!
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 8 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 8 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your ideal self 1 years, 8 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 years, 8 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 years, 9 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts group 1 years, 9 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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