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Jim shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 3 days, 15 hours agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 5 days, 15 hours agoThank you Grandpa Herby
LaurenDear Grandpa,
It’s been nearly 25 years since I last saw you, and what I remember most about you is how you made me feel. Whether at dinner on the holidays, playing cards, or sitting in your living room telling stories, you lived with a joy and zest for life that was so effortless, natural, and contagious.
Growing up, you were very a…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 week, 5 days agoMom, this is what makes you so special
LaurenDear Mom, Here is what makes our relationship special.
I am not the only person in the world who thinks they have the world’s greatest mom. But I am the only one who is right. There are so many reasons why you are a great mom. Growing up, you showed up at every dance recital, soccer game, graduation, and field trip. You did my hair as a little…read more
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 2 weeks, 1 day agoTo My Second Mom on Mother's Day Weekend
Your Honorary Son, Drew Zuhosky.Hollie,
I know I’ve said this one before, but it is Mother’s Day weekend. So, I figured I’ll say it again.
Sunday marks Mother’s Day. Without mothers, none of us would even be here. Most of us only have one mom. If we’re lucky, we come across women who become a person’s second mom.
You’re my second mom. We’ve rooted each other on and prayed for…read more-
Aww, this is so sweet. I am sure Hollie feels so loved and appreciated by you. You are such a sweet and kind soul. I am grateful you are part of our community. <3 Lauren
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She’s loved by everyone. Hollie’s been on the air at WKYC for 21 years. She’s as kind on the air as she is off of it. Hollie is an amazing woman.
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts group 2 weeks, 1 day agoTime to Unwind, Time to Relax!
Drew ZuhoskyI am a busy guy. There’s no denying that. In fact, my work week sees me writing practically every single day. I’m not one to complain. I love what I get to do every day.
Not everyone has that luxury to be able to go to work and know that they’ll enjoy what each day brings. I consider myself fortunate to be able to do that.
When the work day…read more-
That’s great and Good for you. Anything we can do to relax and take time out for our mental health is something we all need to do. Relax, unwind and gather all that was done in the day, and or the week and reflect back on possible mistakes and/or the great things you’ve done and take it all in. Think if there’s anything you may need to do over…read more
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Power Wash Simulator is one of the best video games out there. It has the right mix of fun factor and challenge, which is crucial toward a video game’s success on the market. The producers had no idea that the game would be a hit.
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I, too, need to unwind sometimes. For me, its exercise or TV. Sometimes I binge-watch one show. Right now, I am watching old-school Sex and the City episodes.
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Hopefully, these are the uncensored versions of the episodes. Sex and the City, much like some of the other shows initially airing on premium cable, have had to be scissored when entering broadcast syndication. Tales From the Crypt had a plan to make the edits less noticeable: Certain scenes in the syndicated cuts of Tales From the Crypt were…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 2 weeks, 5 days agoDear World, Here is why I am grateful
LaurenDear World,
I will admit sometimes I complain. Some days, I am grumpy and exhausted and feel the world’s weight on my shoulders. When I am knee-deep in those moments, I often go for a walk or rollerblade by the beach, where I look around and take a breath, and I am quickly reminded of how lucky I am. There are so many reasons I have to possess…read more
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Current Events group 1 month agoRooting For Ralph
Gerald WashingtonDear Ralph,
I’m saddened to have read about what you went through last week. No one so young should experience getting shot twice by a homeowner. But sadly, you’ve got to see an extreme side of human nature. Some people have no conscience for human life, as we keep learning through modern news reports.
It’s also disheartening that you went to…read more
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Hey Gerald! Your heart never stops amazing me. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful letter. I am going to send them all over to his aunt this week. <3 lauren
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Hey Lauren!! You’re very welcome. That’s awesome that you will send these letters to his aunt this week. I hope they make him and his family smile. <3 Gerald
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Thank you for showing that people still care about others in this world. A lot of times unfortunately tragedy has to arise for people to care most times. Your heart is in the right place. Thank you. Bless.
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You’re welcome. It’s sad but true what you wrote about it taking tragedy for people to care. If only it wasn’t that way most of the time. Appreciate your kind words, Mavis.
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I’ve started to lose hope in humanity but after Reading this. There is still a chance that there are people who actually care about others and not themselves. To think that something to this magnitude happened to someone so young breaks my heart.
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I hear you, this tragedy hurt my heart. I still don’t want to believe that these things happened. They can make you lose hope in humanity really fast. I like to think that there are still people who care for others besides themselves.
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Jim shared a letter in the
Current Events group 1 month, 1 week agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 month, 1 week agoTo Three of My YSU Colleagues
Drew ZuhoskyDear Angela, Mollie, and Mary Beth:
I’m so glad that we’re all friends with each other after all these years. While our paths crossed at different times when I was at YSU, I’m glad I got to know you just the same.Angela, you were my co-worker in the Office of Marketing and Communications. We’d talk about this and that pretty much every day. You…read more
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Awe this is so sweet. All three of them sound so nice and like great company. Your so kind and I’m sure these ladies are grateful to have someone like you as their friend.
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This is her best, such beautiful words for the closest people who have made your life that much better. We go through so much in life, but when we have those certain people, certain closeness to get us through the day, there’s nothing like it and it makes those not so good moment sin our lives, better. We all need people we can always go to.…read more
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 month, 2 weeks agoTo Johannes Gutenberg
Drew ZuhoskyIn the mid-15th century, you invented the printing press, thereby beginning the spread of the written word across Europe and eventually around the world. As a person who makes his living on the written word, I along with the rest of the writers the world over, want to thank you.
In modern times, we have social networks on the Internet, enabling…read more
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So cool that you wrote a letter to her. It’s so crazy because now I’m thinking about all other investors and how their invention helped shape the world today. Your letter is such an eye opener. I would’ve never thought of something like this. One person can truly make a difference.
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Johannes Gutenberg was a man, actually. In addition to the movable printing press, he pioneered using ink with an oil base to print manuscripts and was a blacksmith by trade. His year of birth is not definitively known.
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His small idea evolved into something much greater and if he were alive today I’m sure he’d probably wonder why we make things so complicated or maybe he’s be excited. It’s hard to tell needless to say I’m sure he’d be intrigued.
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This is so true. At times I love to write, but I must continue to practice in areas like, going back to read over my writing statements for mistakes, which I do, but usually and only if I’m turning in an assignment or something very important, but I should do it all the time, no matter what. So hopefully one day I’ll get a lot better in it,…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 month, 2 weeks agoWalt Disney World is a truly magical place
LaurenDear Walt Disney,
Like you, I am both a creative and an entrepreneur. Your legacy inspires me beyond measure.
See, this weekend, I visited Walt Disney World, a collection of theme parks named in your honor and developed based on many of your ideas and creations. It’s the second time I have been there just this year and the sixth time in my l…read more
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Mr. Disney started with a small idea but a big dream and like you and many others has inspired a long line of dreamers. This letter to him is exactly what his dream was. To inspire.
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I love this so much, and I totally agree with you. I’ve only gone once. My daughter took me for my 40th Bday, which she was also celebrating passing the bar for the first time, so it was a great celebration for both of us, and I loved it so much. It was an amazing time, to me, like a dream. I had never experienced such joy during that trip. It was…read more
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Awww thank you. I hope you get a chance to go back! You mentioned your daughter before, she sounds like a really sweet person and smart as well. <3 Lauren
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I love your perspective of Disney World. I believe we can create any reality we want with proper planning, and patience just like you and Walt Disney. The best part about it bringing joy, and helping others discover themselves in numerous ways!
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 month, 3 weeks agoDear World...
LaurenI remember when I first learned of misogyny, racism and pure hate
I had thought long ago it all reached its expiration dateClearly, I was wrong
As many are still dancing to an old songAs a young girl, they told me playing sports is a microcosm of adult life
But in the real world, the refs try to prevent me from winning at any
role except…read more-
A fine meaty poem here, Lauren! you write so well! some of my favorite lines:
The solution is in our own evolutionWe are fighting old battles in a modern form
A new movement where we all stand for each other needs to be born-
Couldn’t say it better myself. Topics that are sadly still going on today and hasn’t really been resolved even now. A very deep poem that confronts the problems of today’s world.
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I’m speechless. This poem is exactly what I’ve been thinking but put into words that can be universally understood. You pain a beautiful picture with your words and perspective. Never stop writing your truth. Thank you for sharing.
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 1 month, 3 weeks agoDad, This is why this moment meant so much to me
LaurenDear Dad,
I can’t remember the exact day or even the precise year that this memory took place. At the time, I was working for MSG Varsity, a high school sports network in the New York metropolitan area. I was probably about two years out of college and maybe 23 or 24 years old. That job was a breakthrough. It was my first steady on-air job.…read more
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bigstudbundy submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your future self 1 month, 3 weeks agoAn insightful letter to my future self
PeteDear Future Me:
I just thought I would write you a letter. I really hope you are doing well and I really mean that. Just thought I’d let you know I am still running the baseball team and we lost in the final last year. Sorry just realized you already knew that because you are ahead of me in time lol. I started curling a few years ago and this y…read more
Voting starts June 1, 2023 12:00am
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PETE!!! No dementia, no heartaches – the universe is sending you a message that you ok. You are healthy so go live. Go meet new people, travel finish your book, do the Youtube show, don’t hold back. You are a beautiful person with so much to offer everyone you meet. So don’t think about dying, focus on living! As you said make sure that the…read more
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I’m sorry to hear about the loss in the baseball final, but the fact that you made it to the final is an achievement in itself. Curling sounds like a new and exciting venture, and I’m glad to hear it’s going well for you in the competitive league. Retirement, although it may bring some uncertainties, can also open up new opportunities for you to…read more
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 month, 3 weeks agoDear YSU
Drew ZuhoskyIt was 13 years ago that I found myself accepted to Youngstown State University in Youngstown State University. I had many dreams in my boyhood. Going to YSU was near the top of the list.
At the tender age of eight years, I told my art teacher, Mr. Anderson, that I wanted to go to Youngstown State when I grew up. He told me that I had plenty of…read more
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College is such a magical time in life. I love my experience is as well and I am so glad you loved your experience. We are lucky for the opportunity to have such a special time in our lives. <3 Lauren
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I’m glad you were able to College life by going to YSU. You were also able to enjoy being there, so I’m sure it made your time flyby even quicker. Specially when you had those dreading classes To take in order to graduate. At least you can now cherish YSU in your memories.
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It was a great seven years, for certain. I think my favorite part was my internship in senior year. I made two friends on that internship. We’ve known each other seven years.
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That’s so wonderful, you filled a huge dream you had from your young age, where most don’t do that, and you truly enjoyed it. I’m so happy for you and hope the rest of your life is the same; that you get what you wish. Keep enjoying your life. There’s so much going on out there to distract you. Keep your head up!
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When I started college, I wondered what the experience would be like. I had a great time and wouldn’t have traded away those seven years for anything in the world.
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I’m so happy that your dream from such a young age came true. You had a vision and you made it a reality. Thank you for sharing your magical moment.
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 1 month, 3 weeks agoTo a Talented News Anchor...
Drew ZuhoskyDear Madison,
As you know, television news is an intense business. Murders, fires, funerals, anything you can shake a stick at… and those are the first 10 minutes of the newscast most nights.However, there’s also a lot of negativity about how the news is presented. The heavy politicization of news can take its toll on any anchor person, no…read more
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Aww Drew this is so sweet. Madison sounds like and sweet, talented and wonderful reporter. I am sure she will appreciate you writing such a beautiful for tribute to her. Never change, Drew. Your heart is so sweet. <3 Lauren
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Oh, she did. Not long after I completed this letter, I sent it off to Madison’s email at her station (she had just finished her dayside shift after the 6 pm newscast. She loved every word of it.
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I happened to see Madison again last week at the Press Club’s Annual Meeting. It was the first time I’d seen her since the letter. She hugged me. I thought she’d start bawling again.
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It’s so crazy News Anchors are like superheroes if you think about it. Some news that they take is so hard to carry but they tend to deliver it in such a respectful way towards everyone. I don’t know how they can do it but I find it so cool That they could also say lines without making a mistake or improv.
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In a profession where the workers are seemingly under attack by the general public on a daily basis due to a lack of trust and a perception of misinformation, Madison thrives.
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Madison is lucky to have a friend like you. You recognize her talent and support and appreciate her. She sounds like a wonderful person and I’m sure this post is definitely something that would inspire her to keep going.
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In a profession where the workers are seemingly under attack by the general public on a daily basis due to a lack of trust and a perception of misinformation, Madison thrives.
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Jim shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoFinding a Happy Medium in the Fight Game
Drew Zuhosky, MMA and Soccer WriterAlmost six years ago, I graduated from Youngstown State University with honors and a Bachelor’s Degree of Journalism. I majored in Journalism, but I always tell people that I had a double-minor at YSU. I technically minored in Communication, but I had another minor: Determination.
Being on the autism spectrum, I attended job counseling. Every…read more
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Drew, I absolutely love this. You are INCREDIBLE. I think you should connect with fellow member @jsapril He has CP and he is going through the process of trying to get a job. <3 Lauren
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Is he currently going through job counseling? What was his major in college? What is he passionate about? What would he like to pursue for his livelihood? I wish him nothing but success.
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Hi Drew, and Lauren!
Drew, your story about your “hat in the ring” is truly inspiration! Thank you for always being in my corner! I was inspired by your risk and I am taking my own!
As they say, “Now I have to execute the game plan!!
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Hi Drew!
Already we have a lot in common because I myself am majoring in Journalism and Communications. Who you know can definitely play a huge factor in this field, at times over what you know it appears. From experience, finding jobs in this field can most definitely be a challenge, but having a support group and people in your circle that want…read more -
Drew your letters are so amazing I’m glad that you were able to feel close to The Unsealed family by sharing your everyday life and process with autism. It takes a lot of bravery to do that. You are a great writer and just like the opportunities you have now for writing I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
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The power of not giving up is unmatched. You took that leap and I’m glad you did. You seem very pleased with your success. Congratulations on 6 years of writing about MMA. Proud of you.
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You’re so right, Go for it, what’s stopping you and you went for it, Congrats! I’m so glad you got the job of writing that you truly wanted with a true statement of being a fan of MMA, along with your Journalism degree, that is amazing, and a great accomplishment. As you’ve stated, take a risk, go for it, and everyone (as well as myself) had this…read more
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lostone89 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter telling the world about what makes you strong 2 months, 2 weeks agoThe Strength Within
GeraldDear Gerald,
For a long time, you felt that out of all the attributes you had, being strong wasn’t a part of that list.
You saw other people as being strong like actors who played strong characters in movies, musical artists who looked like they had overwhelming strength in their image, or just family members and kids you knew who seemed like…read moreVoting is closed
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GERALD! You are such a beautiful human. You are right, your empathy and kindness and drive to keep on pushing through painful moments makes you strong! And I also agree that everyone is strong in their own way, but you are especially strong. Your love for people is never-ending. You have been always kind in a world that has, at moments, been not…read more
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LAUREN! I appreciate your touching words as always. It’s incredible to learn how much strength we have when we’re going through tough periods in our lives. I’m grateful to know you and call you a friend as well. Keep being you as well. <3 Gerald.
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Wow! Your words of strength made me tear up just a bit. To see you write it out is so wonderful. The reminder that we don’t need to be strong ALL the time speaks volumes to me. Thank you for the reminder. Good luck. I voted for you. 🙏
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Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I’m happy that my words had that effect on you. Yeah, the reminder about not needing to be strong all the time is one I need every now and then. Because I was taught to believe that, it’s been a hard task to get out of that mindset. Thank you once again!
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Gerald, you are so strong and kind. You were able to wrestle with yourself and become strong from inner battles. What’s so great about that is that you are able to overcome those battles and be able to apply your strength into the world.
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Thank you, Kayjah. If you had told me 13 years ago that I would be sharing some of my inner battles on the internet, I would have a million question marks over my head. Time is an amazing thing when we see it through. I’m glad you were able to overcome your battles s well.
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Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
To the people we love group 2 months, 2 weeks agoTo my favorite teacher
Drew ZuhoskyDear Mrs. Shuster:
Even though it’s been close to 13 years since I left the halls of Lakeview High School, but you are still my favorite teacher of all-time in my academic career. When I was just eight years old, you introduced me to The Rich Center at Youngstown State.When I was 10, I was moved to your classroom and enjoyed every minute of it.…read more
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I think it’s safe to say we all have that one teacher who impacted our life. I know I have at least 3 teachers that made a difference in my education. Teachers like are are what make us want to keep pushing through. Thank you for sharing.
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This touched me so much and I’m so glad you had a teacher that inspired you. Myself, I can’t even remember any of my teachers, whether they were great to me or not, I just can’t remember. Not sure if it’s because I’m at the age of 66, or there wasn’t one that touched me in a way that I would remember. Just as our parents, teachers are great role…read more
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