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staturesque submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your teenage self 1 month, 4 weeks agoSmile
Clarisse H.Confusion and diligence coexisted inside
of me during a time when everyone called
growing pains “just a phase”.No one batted an eye or took a second look
into what I tried to convey.It seemed as if all of the words I tried to say
were muffled to ears attached to a body that
was responsible for protecting mine.But I guess the chaos got so…read more
Voting starts October 1, 2023 12:00am
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Clarisse – Another powerful, profound and well-written piece! You are so strong and your younger self is so proud of you for facing your pain and past and healing. You are empowered. And that IS a reason so smile. Thank you for being you! <3 Laure
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staturesque submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to your Body 2 months, 2 weeks agoFearfully Made
Clarisse H.Something straight from Song of Songs is what I feel for you.
For me.
Staring at my reflection, bare and soft and brown and fluid from each angle, I begin to understand where God was going when He created me.
Safe inside my mother’s womb – the closes place to divinity, everything about me formed: fearfully and wonderfully.
Hair that c…read more
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Voting ends October 19, 2023 11:59pm
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Clarisse, I looooooove this! And of course, it’s “excusable” to be obsessed with all that you are. Our society demonizes women with confidence simply so that can profit off our insecurities! Crazy as it sounds, it’s rebellious to love yourself. But also empowering and totally worth it. Keep taking the world by storm. You are magical in so many…read more
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a poem about the change you want to see in the world 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mavis, it has taken some time for me feel comfortable speaking and living out loud but I had to realize that in order for change to begin, the change has to start with me. I’m grateful to God for this gift of being able to touch and reach others with my words and if you are the one person I’ve reached, I thank God especially for you! Thank you!
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your future self 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mavis, your compliment to who am I as a human being is truly an honor to receive. My journey recognizes yours and to connect is beyond fate! Thank you so much!
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your future self 4 months, 1 week ago
“Your journey will be someone else’s roadmap.” Wow. That just lit a fire in me that I cannot yet describe to its fullest extent but that just gave me a reminder that this life we live isn’t just for us; it is to inspire and touch those around us too. Thank you so so much 🙏🏽
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staturesque submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about the change you want to see in the world 4 months, 2 weeks agoDon’t Double the Standard
Clarisse H.It is a shame that we shame a woman who feels what she feels between her legs when a man aware of his power is there because she was never afforded that comfort, first, in her father’s arms: so now she feels safe in a devil’s charm.
A man willing to wear vulnerability on his sleeve and shed pent up tears of fury from years of violence and sil…read more
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Wow. Your words speak so loudly. We are in the perfect position to change. We have no where to go buy up from here. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Mavis, it has taken some time for me feel comfortable speaking and living out loud but I had to realize that in order for change to begin, the change has to start with me. I’m grateful to God for this gift of being able to touch and reach others with my words and if you are the one person I’ve reached, I thank God especially for you! Thank you!
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Wow! Clarisse – This is incredibly powerful and so well written. It’s really thoughtful. There is so much truth in this piece. All of these patterns you reference can be broken, and it starts with strong and brilliant people like you. Thank you for writing this piece and thank you for sharing it with us. <3 Lauren
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your future self 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Lauren, your kind and encouraging words are always very much appreciated. I’ve spent too much time shying away from the resilient and string parts of me simply due to exhaustion and fear that if I exhibited those traits, I’d keep attracting things and situations I’d have to be resilient and strong for. However, I now realize these chara…read more
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Aww yes, it is so true. There is a quote I once saw and loved. I am not sure who said it but it says, “I want to inspire people. ‘I want someone to look at me and say, because of you. I didn’t give up.'”
Your journey will be someone else’s roadmap. Be proud of all that you are. You are right, they are gifts. You are a wonderful and beautiful…read more
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“Your journey will be someone else’s roadmap.” Wow. That just lit a fire in me that I cannot yet describe to its fullest extent but that just gave me a reminder that this life we live isn’t just for us; it is to inspire and touch those around us too. Thank you so so much 🙏🏽
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a letter telling the world about what makes you strong 5 months, 1 week ago
‘One day at a time’, is what I tell myself now. The road was not easy and I still bump my head from time to time but the wisdom I’ve gained from all of the hardships is undeniable. Thanks so much for seeing me.
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staturesque submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your future self 5 months, 4 weeks agoIt’s Lighter Here
Clarisse H.Hey you,
I know.
You are seen.
I see you.Your bloom is just around the corner so don’t lose your footing now. The load is much lighter here, after learning to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Elevation is right there. I see you spending days cuddled up in bed with God’s Word because you think the entire world doesn’t understand depth…read more
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Clarisse – I love this! You already know how amazing you are. I don’t even have to tell you, but I will anyway. You are AMAZING. I love love love this part: “Now, I protect myself by going where I’m celebrated and resting where peace greets me; speaking in spaces where my language flows freely and is reciprocated with flowers while I’m bre…read more
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Lauren, your kind and encouraging words are always very much appreciated. I’ve spent too much time shying away from the resilient and string parts of me simply due to exhaustion and fear that if I exhibited those traits, I’d keep attracting things and situations I’d have to be resilient and strong for. However, I now realize these chara…read more
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Aww yes, it is so true. There is a quote I once saw and loved. I am not sure who said it but it says, “I want to inspire people. ‘I want someone to look at me and say, because of you. I didn’t give up.'”
Your journey will be someone else’s roadmap. Be proud of all that you are. You are right, they are gifts. You are a wonderful and beautiful…read more
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“Your journey will be someone else’s roadmap.” Wow. That just lit a fire in me that I cannot yet describe to its fullest extent but that just gave me a reminder that this life we live isn’t just for us; it is to inspire and touch those around us too. Thank you so so much 🙏🏽
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Wow. You are an amazing person. This is such an inspiration. You already know who you are. Thank you for sharing your story. Your journey in someone else roadmap. <3
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Mavis, your compliment to who am I as a human being is truly an honor to receive. My journey recognizes yours and to connect is beyond fate! Thank you so much!
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What a touching and beautiful letter. It’s an honor to read this! You are inspiring and powerful, it really shines through in your written words! Cheering you on and I voted for you as well! 🙌
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Clarisse, this was beautiful. There was a depth and lyrical-ness in your letter that was very moving. I loved so many thoughts and it resonated deeply with my own experiences and feelings.
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Your words are so beautiful and encouraging and I’m sure that when the future you reads this they will be filled with comfort. Your imagery is very powerful. Thank you for sharing
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Clarisse Hayes responded to a letter in topic Write a letter telling the world about what makes you strong 5 months, 4 weeks ago
I truly appreciate your kind words. To finally feel seen/heard has done wonders for my confidence and I am extremely grateful for you and the community you’ve structured to be a safe space for anyone who can relate to what life’s battles does to a person. Thank you.
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staturesque submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter telling the world about what makes you strong 6 months, 3 weeks agoEvery Bleeding Wound Made Me Strong
Clarisse HayesI knew I was strong when I could drown the sound of violence with books and imagery, academics and poetry; reach beyond the ceiling that echoed misery and graduate Summa Cum Laude.
Strength was me seeing two lines and dissociating immediately to give a life that never even got to lock eyes with me the chance to escape the futile ride that surely…read more
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Clarisse, I am so sorry for some of the terrible things you’ve had to endure, but it sounds like – because of your very own strength – you are beginning to live the life you deserve. It is absolutely incredible that you graduated summa cum laude. That takes so much strength, determination and intelligence and it sounds like you have it all. Your…read more
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I truly appreciate your kind words. To finally feel seen/heard has done wonders for my confidence and I am extremely grateful for you and the community you’ve structured to be a safe space for anyone who can relate to what life’s battles does to a person. Thank you.
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Clarisse, it takes a lot of strength to go through so many things that affected you physically and mentally and be able to drown it out. A lot of people wouldn’t take it the same way and they would probably would have given up on life itself. I’m glad that you were able to have so much strength where you were able to make it out of that hor…read more
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‘One day at a time’, is what I tell myself now. The road was not easy and I still bump my head from time to time but the wisdom I’ve gained from all of the hardships is undeniable. Thanks so much for seeing me.
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