Natalya Monyok
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Jake shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 7 hours, 23 minutes 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
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 8 hours, 42 minutes agoRX Ginny Pig
Danielle BettroHello in there, is your head working yet? Here just take another pill.
For breakfast every morning I have a colorful array of meds.
Just so I can fit in, I hate it I really do. don’t worry here’s another pill to cheer you up, one to keep u from your nightmarish dreams. One to stay awake, one for pain, another to be in a. Good mood, one to mak…read more -
Kiore shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 8 hours, 56 minutes agoIf I Won’t, Who Will?
Kiore AndrewsI was asked why I loved myself.
Hmm, that’s a good question.
Could it be because of how well I play with the cards that have been dealt?
How I managed to cure myself of depression?
How I chosen to turn every loss into a lesson?
Maybe the compassion I have, not only for others but also for myself?
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Vision shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 day, 9 hours agoWhy i Love The Woman I've Become
Vision .WYou’re Confident
You’re Beautiful
You’re Loving
You’re Kind
This beautiful heart that has developed
To care about individuals as much as you do
The confidence you truly found in you
I’m proud and love the woman I’ve become
It took me a long time to get here
You’re a queen
You’re a goddess
You are it
No one can take this away from you
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rickwrites shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 day, 19 hours agoTemple
Rick WritesMy body,
What do you think of when I say that phrase ?Do you cringe in disgust or feel a deep praise?
Whichever side you find yourself on the line..
let me tell you about mine, and how an injury to my spine..Completely changed the way that I lived life,
I’m grateful to be a father, because my surgeons weren’t sure if I could give lif…read more -
Maggie Faye shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 4 days, 10 hours agoI wanted to be Hozier
Maggie FayeI was in awe of the whimsies and romance.
I yearned for my art to comfort and soothe;
For my art to hold the listener’s hearthurt the way my hearthurt was held,
For my art to share imagery with songs of love,
To create beauty in death as he created it.I wanted to be Hozier, but I have to be Poe, first.
I have to walk through my Inferno to r…read more
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Maggie, This is really powerful. I love this part: I have to talk to her and make peace with her.
I have to parent her.
I have to hold her.
I have to become one with her once more.Keep fighting for yourself and your happiness. Also, this piece was selected to be included in our newsletter today! Keep on the lookout for it! <3 Lauren
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Thank you so much for your kind words and the recognition! I can’t wait to see the newsletter!
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everything andnothing shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 5 days, 10 hours agoStop, Drop, and Roll
AnonymousDear Unsealers,
I came up with an analogy to describe a battle with anxiety, I hope one can read this and feel less alone in their battles, or better yet, it will not resonate with you.What every therapist tells you sounds a lot like stop, drop, and roll.
Firemen say that when there is an urgent flame upon you.
When you get anxious,
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natalyamonyokwrites submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 2 weeks, 2 days agoTo Be Alive
NatalyaI used to talk a lot. I’d do anything to keep the conversation going, to not be alone. If there was a lull, I’d say things like, “really?” or “wow” or “oh,” on and on. A filler. That’s all it was. Filler words had a hidden meaning to them; they begged, on hands and knees, and said, “Keep talking to me I can’t lose you I’d talk my throat dry if i…read more
Voting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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Natalya, This is beautiful! I love this line: “I’m not scared to lose anyone anymore. I’m only scared of letting the wrong ones in.” You have nothing to prove to anyone and you don’t need anyone to be your friend. Just keep being you, and keep those standards high. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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Natalya, you are absolutley correct! You do deserve the utmost respect. I read this twice and I nodded my head in agreement with each request. Because why shouldn’t we get good respect especially if we ourselves are putting good out into the atmosphere! My favorite line, “If I am the ocean, then I have to be mindful of what floats my way;…read more
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Jake shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 weeks, 4 days 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 eve…read more
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 weeks, 5 days agoIf you try sometimes you get what you need
Danielle BettroChasing, pacing, racing
Only in my dreams
I want so bad to see them come true
But I haven’t come to terms with seeing it thru my desires and wants take second stage
To the battle that is everyday
Someday I hope I can make them happen
Glory day, I hope and pray for my time to come
Though It lasts just a second
And then it ends…
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gorilladna shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 2 weeks, 6 days agoESCAPING DEEP WATER
Ricardo AlbertorioDear Unsealers,
I often fall into bouts of deep melancholy and sadness when I think about my life prior to coming out. I’ve learned that expressing my feelings immediately through poetry prevents me from sliding into a longer state of depression. I write, I cry, and I liberate the feelings from my mind. This has helped me so much over the last t…read more
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Current Events group 3 weeks, 2 days agoCrazy For Cranberry Sauce
Gerald WashingtonDear Cranberry Sauce,
It’s that time of year again to embrace you with an open heart. A lot of your fans are ready to devour you. Good memories of you flood my brain and give me happy thoughts. I’m eager to make more memories of you this holiday season with turkey, stuffing, candy yams, macaroni & cheese, and mixed vegetables.
Like biscuits…read more
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ala shared a letter in the
Current Events group 4 weeks agoSTOP BOMBING BABIES
AlaciaWE SAY THAT OUR ACTIONS ARE DONE IN THE NAME OF GOD.
The almighty creator who can do no wrong and across all doctrines
speaks of mercy, peace, and humility.
What kind of benevolent God would sanction this?Did God tell you to murder babies in their sleep?
Incinerating incubators
Massacre lives that have yet to begin
while mothers hold their…read more-
Alacia, What is going on in the Middle East is incredibly heartbreaking. 41 percent of people in Palestine are under 14, and more than 52 percent are under 18. The median age of the people in Israel is 29 and a third of its population is under 18.
The reality is none of the people dying and suffering from these problems we are facing today caused…read more
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Vision shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month agoPain
Vision WEven now sometimes i have my moments
Moments where i feel like
I’m gonna fall apart
Can’t let it consume me
Let it go
Breathe just breathe
You’ve come so far
To go back
I know it hurts
You cry when you don’t want to
It’s trying to release
He’s gone
Your dad is gone
In the wind
You severely question
How can he not love you
Not be…read more-
Vision, I am so sorry to hear about your relationship with your dad. Please know it is not you. You are so easy to love. The problem is most likely that your father doesn’t love himself. When you don’t love yourself, it makes it harder to face others. Don’t let his shortcomings bring you down. You are light. You are loved. And you have and will…read more
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Thank youu so muchh it means alot Lauren!!!
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This piece is incredible, thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much for reading!!
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PoetryPicasso shared a letter in the
Current Events group 1 month, 1 week agoMy Black Heart Bleeds for Palestine
PoetryPicassoMy Black heart bleeds for Palestine
From an ancestral wound
Opened by a new whip
Lined with explosive erasure.My Black heart bleeds for Palestine
White blood cells imprisoned
Like the babies of the Gaza strip
Unable to heal my wound
Unable to escape.My Black heart bleeds for Palestine
Fresh blood atop the scars
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gorilladna shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month, 2 weeks agoLONELINESS
Ricardo AlbertorioLoneliness, a friend of mine
They keep me company, they take my time
They visit often and stay too long
They whisper dark things, sing sad songs
They drink along and share my glass
Thus wishing that our time won’t pass
Loneliness, the jealous type
They shun the social scene and hype
Prefers to keep me in my room
To make my mind a heavy t…read more
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First off, I love the picture of the dog. Secondly, this poem is really powerful and deep. I think the magic of writing is that when you feel alone, your writing, your mind, can keep you company. Thank you for sharing <3 Lauren
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Thank you, Lauren. Your response made me cry, because I wrote this at a very difficult time in my life. The picture is of my little buddie, Tango Bleu. He, and writing poetry therapeutically, saved me from my darkest moments. I really appreciate your acknowledgement and response.
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Hello Ricardo,
I truly hope you are not lonely now. I hope we can stay connected thru The Unsealed. You have a community of friends here.Shelley
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I am doing well! Thank you for your empathy and compassion, Shelly.
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I’m really enjoying this; thank you for letting me see it.
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aisatheauthor submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 1 month, 2 weeks ago(I) Respect Me
Aisa Mrkulic(I) Respect Me
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TWho deserves it?
Why me?
I’ll be the first to admit I’ve quit.
And go as far as to confess
what a mess I’ve made.Because see,
there’s no amount of grit that guarantees
I’ll be met with respect of any degree.The more I learn the more I’ll earn–
it was only a matter of time
before it’d be my turn.Or…read more
Voting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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Dear Aisa,
You are a strong person and I am sure you will achieve your goals. Good luck on your journey of self-acceptance.Shelley
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This is so fantastic and powerful (and something I needed to hear right now):
So, I’ll rest
and the rest
will fall into place.You see,
self-respectthat’s the key.
It always was and it always will be.
Thank you for inspiring me. This piece is incredible. <3 Lauren
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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You deserve it and so much more! Thank you for your true and heartfelt feelings. Often times we hide behind so much pain that we ourselves don’t seem to know our true selves. I struggle with this constantly.
Thank you for being authentic.
“Presently, I make countless donations
to the cause that is me.”
WHEWWWW!! That was a word!! One that I…read more
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milan submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 1 month, 2 weeks agoFrameless
Milan Anaj-Clara EatmonI am a picture with no frame, no writing on the back, year unknown
I am not the kind of picture you display in your living room, on your bedroom dresser, or even on your fridge. I am difficult to recall, tucked away under forgotten dreams and errands. Trash that no one ever throws away. Useless storage for the nosy children to find. I am not met…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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Dear Milan,
You are not frameless. I see you and you are beautiful. Always know that and stay strong in your pursuit of happiness.Shelley
Shelley
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Aww you are strong and you are great. And you are beautiful. Hold your head up high. You are amazing <3 Lauren
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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Milian-Anaj you are a picture perfect sense in my aura. I tuck pictures, cards and notes deep inside of my closet and clothes drawers because those are the pieces that mean THE MOST to Me. I have a minnie mouse birthday card from my mom when I turned 14… its not out in the open on display its tucked deep within so the moments when I am loosing…read more
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jismar submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 1 month, 2 weeks agoRespect me, or don’t
Yes
you’re my family
my partner
my friend
But no—
It’s time I reflect
I don’t allow any disrespect
No thinking you know what’s best
No shaming me for who I choose to be
No condescending comments
No glares in my direction
Don’t even think of crossing me without hesitation
Won’t tolerate any doubts
Those I can live without
Don’t think I’m cold-…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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What a strong person you are I admire you!
Shelley
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OH MY GOODNESS. Standing ovation. I feel like sending this to a certain someone right now! This is so powerful, and you are so strong. I am. This part is my favorite:
You either come correct or I’ll have you step in line
My energy is too valuable, too precious
I’m the one who got me up out of the trenchesThank you for sharing your str…read more
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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Jismar this is beautiful!! And it definitely screams respect Me!! I love that you are standing on business in this piece. Boundaries are healthy and those who are not willining to respect or provide you the same level of request are those that are not meant to thrive in your aura!! I would love to hear this poem live!! Maybe on one of our Unsealed…read more
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kenniethecreative submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 1 month, 2 weeks agoDear God,
Kenya WaughDear God,
I doubt that any of us deserve the “utmost” of anything. When I researched the term, it meant “of the greatest or highest degree.” Hmm. What have I done to deserve, by definition, the highest level of respect? Consequently, what haven’t I done to deserve it? How do I qualify for more respect? And who’s supposed to give it to me?
Wh…read more
Voting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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Hello Kenya,
You are an amazing person who has gone thru so much. I respect how strong you are and how wise you have become. Good luck in all your future endeavors!Shelley
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Wow, Kenya, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Grief is so overwhelming and hard but look at you. You are so badass, so strong. I know somewhere, somehow your mom is watching over you and screaming “That’s my daughter, that’s my daughter, that’s my daughter.” I know she is incredibly proud of you, and so am I. Keep pushing forward,…read more
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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Kenya, this was incredible. I felt my heart skip a beat when you said you had to make sure the family photos displayed a perfect family that was everything but that. I felt it so deep that it triggered Me.
I am so deeply sorry for your lost. I pray you are finding a little more peace than the last day and you are prioritizing yourself. Its so…read more
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