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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 1 day, 9 hours ago
Hi Shelle,
Writing was not something I was interested in doing, but I felt your comment about the writing so many papers in college. It was overwhelming and I thought I wasn’t going to get through it. I’m sorry your condition made it where you could not finish your degree. It’s not fair. I remember those papers felt like blocking out our creative…read more
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Thank you so much for your response to my writing Mira. Sometimes I feel like I’m repeating myself with these stories, but just getting everything out of my head and heart has helped so much. It’s nice to meet you and I look forward to reading more of what you have written! I’m so glad you are here. 🙏
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miraculous88 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 1 week, 5 days agoFear of Driving
MiraDear Everyone,
Have you been so comfortable with how your life is that the thought of doing anything else made you anxious? Well, that is me in a nutshell. The thought of changing anything in my routine freaked me out. I’m not saying I’m like squidward in the episode where he gets so annoyed with spongebob that he moves to a community where they…read more
Voting starts December 1, 2023 12:00am
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miraculous88 submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 3 weeks, 3 days agoWorthiness of Respect
MiraDear Self,
Everytime you hear the word respect the first thing that always comes to mind is Aretha Franklin’s, “Respect,” such a great and powerful song. You always pay tribute to it because it’s something as a young child you didn’t have. Of course as a child you were more interested in her spelling out R-E-S-P-E-C-T in the song then you were…read more
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Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I can relate with not looking like a parent. I am biracial my moms white my dad’s black. I am the light skinned version of my dad. Literally. I remember growing up hating my curly hair. My parents weren’t together. I live with my mom. She doesn’t know how to do anything with my hair. I had to figure it out as an adult. Now I love my hair. I love…read more
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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I totally forgot about the wanting to wear what everyone else was wearing. I remember trying to find the knock off clothes that looked similar to everyone’s real brand clothes to make myself fit in because i couldnt afford the real thing. Not that I really did. I stopped caring about my clothes in high school. I was more interested in getting into…read more
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@miraculous88 @giesantana As Mira said, I took forgot about how much I cared about being a part of the “in thing” and making sure I had what everyone had or wanted. High school and middle school are such funny times. All we want to do is grow up and be cool. Then we grow up and we realize we were pretty cool all along and we just want to hold on…read more
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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hi Dee,
I remember that pain of feeling ugly. As one of the few kids in school with curly hair I hated it so much the teasing and wanting to be someone with straight hair it wasn’t fun. I never felt bad enough to cut myself, but sometimes I felt like I was on the edge of going there. It’s the worst feeling ever and I learned to ignore the…read more-
Awww thank you so much! I’m just now learning how to be happy and what happiness looks like. Being a teenager is not easy and I just hope my story will inspire others!
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Aww Dee, this is really powerful. I love this line, “We learn to set boundaries in our late 20s and become villains to the people who tried to break us.” I am so sorry for the struggles your teenage self faced. But look at you. You are strong. And I am so glad you see that and you see how amazing you and your heart are. Also, my hebrew name is…read more
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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I just wanted to say I understand growing up in a bad neighborhood and the pressure to not follow into the crime scene. Life felt easier to just follow the crowd then to keep your dreams, but I’m glad you were still able to keep dreaming through it all. I liked how you mentioned ” honor the tears you shed,” it’s one of those things we hate doing…read more
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@miraculous88 I love how you pulled out “honor the tears you shed.” You are right, there is so much power in that idea. I think doing so helps you truly face and persevere through your pain. <3 Lauren
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Mira Catlin responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I still do put others before myself, but I am more selective about it now. I totally feel just trying to get through life thats me now. I need to make some goals. My teenage self had more life goals than me. Thanks for your comment. I’m glad it helped you remember your teenage self as well.
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Awww Mira, you sound like such a kind and sweet soul (then and now). It is so empowering and freeing when you let go of what other people think, stand up for yourself, and create some serious boundaries. I am proud of who you are but also proud of who you were… Your heart is pure. And those friends you do have in your circle are lucky to have…read more
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miraculous88 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 4 weeks agoGrowing Mentally
MiraDear Teenage Self,
You spent too much time worrying about friendships that don’t matter now. Sure, at the time they meant everything to you. Where are those friends now you may ask? Living their own lives as best as they know how. Possibly have forgotten about you. It doesn’t matter the specific details what matters is that right now they are…read more
Voting starts October 1, 2023 12:00am
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Mira this was beautiful! I fondly remember times when I would put everything and everybody above myself. I was quiet, no goals no dreams just candidly getting through life. Your letter inspired the 15-18 year old in Me. This letter speaks hope, adventure and self awareness. So awesome!! I wish you well.
P.S Awkward is my most favorite thing to…read more-
I still do put others before myself, but I am more selective about it now. I totally feel just trying to get through life thats me now. I need to make some goals. My teenage self had more life goals than me. Thanks for your comment. I’m glad it helped you remember your teenage self as well.
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Awww Mira, you sound like such a kind and sweet soul (then and now). It is so empowering and freeing when you let go of what other people think, stand up for yourself, and create some serious boundaries. I am proud of who you are but also proud of who you were… Your heart is pure. And those friends you do have in your circle are lucky to have…read more
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