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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 6 months ago
Dear Laileia,
What a beautiful letter you have written to your future child. Your mother sounds like a strong woman and so do you. I thank you for opening up your heart and sharing your powerful story. I wish you much happiness in the future!Shelley
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 6 months, 1 week ago
Dear Julia,
I understand how you must have felt during covid. You were juggling so much. Know that you are amazing. I hope your life. Is a little less hectic now. I wish you and your children all the best that life can bring.Best regards,
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 6 months, 1 week ago
Dear Jules,
Your letter is absolutely amazing. Your words and thoughts are beautiful, kind and insightful. You sound like an amazing person who has overcome a lot in life. Keep pushing through. I know you will succeed at anything you do and you will be a wonderful mother.Best regards,
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 6 months, 1 week ago
Dear Bianca,
Your letter to your future child is so wise, beautiful and inspiring. How sweet of you to let your future child choose the path in life he or she wants to go down. I wish you and your child much happiness and success.All the best,
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Paola,
It was so nice meeting you tonight. Your letter is so beautiful. You have faced a lot of challenges but you have faced them with grace and dignity. You should be very proud of yourself. You have inspired me to be strong. Always know you are amazing and you are capable of so much. Stay strong and know that Lauren and I and The…read more-
Thank you so much Shelley, your words mean so much to me! Thank you for opening your hearts to me and providing a space for me to be able to share my story and be able to hear how others also overcome their struggles. It’s beautiful what you both have done to making this something special to us all.
Best,
Paola
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic Remembering those we lost/Grief 7 months ago
Dear So,
I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your dear sister. Sometimes life can be so unfair. You are stronger then you think. I know you will always keep your sister’s memory in your heart. She will give you strength.Keep your heart open,
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 7 months ago
Dear Jasmyne,
Your letter is so beautiful and touching. Your childhood was certainly very, very difficult and I am so sorry you had to go through what you did. But you have learned so many life lessons and you have so much love in your heart. You are amazing. Keep focusing on the good in people and you will rise above your past. I wish…read more -
shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic To the people we love 7 months ago
Dear Sade’bess,
Your journey thru life may not have been the easiest but you have triumphed over great adversity. You are amazing! Keep up the brave and strong plan for your life and your dreams will come true.All the best,
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic Mental Health 7 months, 1 week ago
Dear Bryan,
I am so impressed with your extreme bravery and selflessness. I am also so proud of you and feel privileged to say you are my cousin.
I am so glad you sought and received the help you needed. I am very happy that you are physically and mentally better now.
It was an honor to read your letter and learn of your…read more-
Thanks Shelley! I am definitely glad we have been able to connect and get to know each other a bit in recent years! My work has genuinely been my pleasure and honor, and it is a major relief that I did not have to choose between my work and my health in this case.
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shelleybrill shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 7 months, 2 weeks agoI surprised myself
ShelleyDear Unsealers,
In a world ever changing technologically, it is sometimes difficult to keep up. I know this because I came to the computer late in life.
About 25 years ago I was hired as a pharmaceutical sales representative. My new employer handed me a computer and told me that everything I do in the field needs to be recorded on…read more-
And don’t you feel much better about it? We can do anything we truly put our mind to, especially if we’re willing to learn, and the thing is, we’re never too old in life to learn something, even if we’re too old to perform it daily, we can still learn.
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Hi Karen, Thank you for your feedback. I really like what you said. You made me feel proud of my accomplishment which came late in my life.Stay in touch!
Shelley
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You did it!! It’s a funny thing fear is. It’ll try to knock you down and tell you that you can’t do it but with strength you over came that and now you have a new valuable skill. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Mavis,
How sweet of you to recognize my struggle and comment. Yes with determination we can accomplish almost anything in life, i will try to remember this. Thank you for inspiring me. All the best!
Shelley
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic What does representation mean to you? 7 months, 2 weeks ago
What an amazing letter. I often ask the same questions. Why can’t more non-traditional groups of people be showcased on more platforms. Why can’t we learn to accept people for who they are. I do not have all the answers but hopefully our voices will lead to positive change.
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic Mental Health 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Sade,
I was so touched by your words. Even though you had a very difficult childhood, you have accomplished so much. You have risen above many obstacles to achieve a college education. Now you are focused on becoming a multi talented artist. That is very exciting. I am sure you will succeed at realizing your dreams. I wish you lots…read more -
shelleybrill shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 7 months, 4 weeks agoLove was my Safe Haven
Shelley BrillDear unsealed community,
When I was 23 years old I was living with my parents and 2 sisters in Nanuet,N. Y. My father, who was a chemical engineer, owned and aerosol factory. One night we got a call from the Haverstraw police. My father’s factory blew up in the middle of the night. My father drove the 20 minutes up to Haverstraw at 3…read more-
This is touching, and we don’t realize when we’re growing up that one day we would have to do without our parents. We figured that they will always be with us, until they’re not. It’s very hard, but as you stated, you do heal, you do one day get passed that, but it’s hard at first. What makes it better is when you find someone else to help feel…read more
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Isn’t crazy how growing up looks so different for everyone. I can’t imagine what that must have felt like to have your parents move away. I’m so glad that you were able to find your person. Time does heal all wounds and talking about it often helps heal you. We truly don’t realize how fast we’re growing up until we’re forced to become fully indep…read more
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic Poetry 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Dear Juliette,
Your poem is very thoughtful and serious. I hope you find a balance in your life that makes you happy. I hope you find peace and happiness.All the best,
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shelleybrill shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 8 months agoTo My Surprise, I Found My Courage
Shelley BrillIt was 12 months into the covid pandemic. It was a very challenging time for the world. Personally, I was struggling. I hadn’t seen my daughter for a year and only saw my son from a long distance a few times even though he lived close by.
Then we started to be feel bolstered by the fact that a vaccine was coming in April. Could this vaccine r…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
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OMG, this touched me so much, I felt it so deeply, because I understood every word stated. I too was scared of the vaccine, not only because it was new, but because I have/had many other illnesses that the vaccine may effect and I think it did, but I wanted to spend time with my daughter/grandkids, so I did it. But a little time after having it, I…read more
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Covid was such a scary time. The vaccines were even scarier for a second there. I can’t believe that we as a collective experienced something so chaotic. I’m so glad that you were able to face your fear and we’re able to reunite with your loved ones. Thank you for sharing.
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shelleybrill shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 8 months, 1 week agoMy grandparents filled my heart with love.
Shelley BrillDear Grandma Urdang and Grandpa Urdang,
Growing up Mom and Dad took me almost every weekend to visit you in Greenich Village. We either drove into the city or in later years came down the palisade parkway to visit you on the very cool west 4 th street in the west village. You lived in a 100 year old nyc city historic landmark apartment…read more-
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This is a sweet story. I’m glad you got so much love from your grandparents. Chicken soup never sounded so good before. I can picture you having chicken soup with your grandparents on a cold day in NYC. Your letter makes me miss my grandparents. I remember my grandad getting me a candy bar and giving it to me. I miss going to my…read more
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic Poetry 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Antoinette,
Your poem is so touching and truthful. I am sorry you had to go thru so much abuse, trauma and sadness as such a young person, I am very happy your life is now on the right track and you are with a good man in a healthy relationship. I wish you all the best together.Best regards,
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shelleybrill shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 8 months, 2 weeks agoA simple compliment can go a long way
ShelleyWhen I first started my career as a pharmaceutical sales rep i was not very confident. I had just finished my masters in psychological counseling. But at the completion of that degree I decided to take a different route. Mu first position in pharmaceuticals was with Mead Johnson. You were my very first manager. As a pharmaceutical sales person it…read more
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dear Bk,
You have gone thru many difficult situations but you have come out strong. I am so glad that the power of prayer and your love of writing has helped you to navigate life’s challenges. Keep up your faith and positivity and you will accomplish all you set out to do. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.Best r…read more
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shelleybrill responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Jennifer,
I was so happy to read the happy ending of your breast cancer journey. You navigated some extremely difficult days of your life but you came out strong and determined to succeed. You are an amazingly strong woman and you are not only a role model for your family but for all women as well. I wish you continued good…read more-
Jennifer, I cried reading you story. Breast cancer has touched my family more than once. It’s a tough battle and you faced it with strength and love. It was very selfless of you to tell your daughter to go to the school she planned, no matter how hard it was for you. And the faith you had while facing the unknown is truly inspirational.
I am so g…read more
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