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Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your life 6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Journey Back to Me
Dear Unsealers,
There’s a moment in life when things change, not just on the outside but deep within. For me, that moment wasn’t a big, dramatic event—it was more like a whisper, one that slowly grew louder until I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
I spent a lot of time trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations, thinking that if I checked all the boxes, I’d finally be happy. I wanted to protect everyone, be the best mom, wife, and person I could be, and still somehow find time for myself. But something was missing. I was disconnected from myself, from the love I wanted to feel and share.
The turning point came when I realized that the love I was searching for wasn’t out there—it was already within me. I had to learn to love myself first, to stop depending on others for validation, and to connect with my own heart and soul. It wasn’t easy, but that moment—realizing that I am enough just as I am—changed everything. I stopped chasing perfection and started living with intention. I learned that real power comes from within, and when we embrace who we truly are, we not only heal ourselves but also the people around us.
Now, every day, I try to live with that understanding: that love, kindness, and compassion are choices we make, starting with how we treat ourselves. That’s my turning point—when I realized that in order to give to others, I had to first find peace within myself.
With Love & Light,
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Patti, I needed to hear this today! Often, I feel like I’m running through the motions in life without actually enjoying it. I love my husband and my children more than they know, but I need to find a way to love me too. I can be as kind to others as I want, but if I’m not kind to myself I’ll never be truly happy. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
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I needed to hear this from you today:) thank you!
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