Your love healed hiM! What a beautiful story! Lauren

Sabrina, I am in tears reading this. Your son sounds absolutely wonderful and kind and lovely. And the way you see him and how it impacts you is incredibly touching. You are both very lucky. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren

Aww Michael, I love how present you are able to , how you are able to appreciate, lean in and take in the world around you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Aww Blue Sky, you have come so far. Love is so complicated and so hard, but we grow and learn from each experience and I feel like there was so much of that for you. Sending you hugs. <3 Lauren

Mitch, I truly believe every day is a new day to write a new story, to change the narrative of your life. Whatever mistakes you made, whatever love has been lost, each day is a new chance to live the life you want. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Aww Maddie. You are loved and you are sooo lovable. You are not selfish. You are supposed to put yourself first. That’s healthy and part of self-care. You are a wonderful sister, partner etc. I know this just based on the simple fact that you are thinking about it in the first place. I want to give you the biggest hug. Also, if you want to go out side and scream and cry and let it all out. You should it will feel good. I used to box. Punching things was actually quite helpful. Sometimes they’d even let me practice on the male boxers. I’d puch them and they’d practice defense. It was very cathartic and a great workout. Also, if you are ever feeling down there are resources out there. You can text or call 988. It’s a free hotline. But please give yourself grace. Give yourself permission to put your peace and well-being first – without any guilt attached to it. Please know that you are not alone and you are wonderful and loved. Sending you a really big hug. <3 Lauren

I am sorry you are going through something so challenging. Is that Hilsdale New jersey?

I love all this advice! It is so true. Lean into the people, place and situations that make you feel, loved, passionate, calm of joyful. I hope you continue on your healing journey and continue to find ways to soak up all the joy life has to offer. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Aww jessica, change is really hard for me to accept and process as well so all of this resonates so much. And it’s ironic that you are history teacher – you are literally teaching how the world has changed. I told you this before, but no matter what happened in Wilmington, you coach with your heart and there is a child out there that needs you to be their coach, whose life will change because of your influence. So I hope find a way back to what’s meant for you and for what is in your heart. Life changes, and sometimes we don’t know why, but usually the reason reveals itself in time if you let it. Keep following your heart and trust that it will talk you to where you are supposed to be. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Renzo, all of your writing is so deep and thoughtful. And such a testament to your heart and your sensitivity. I was also just saying today how I see a lot of people who have soft hearts in one area of their lives and do evil in another, and I truly believe most evil is unresolved trauma coming out. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece with our community. <3 Lauren

Samantha! It will. There is a quote, “When you are going through hell, keep going.” Meaning keep moving forward. You got this. Keep you head up. <3 Lauren

Samantha, it sounds you are coming out of the fire and finding peace, which you so deserve. I hope you continue on your healing journey. I seeing you find growth and healing as you continue to write. Sending hugs <3 Lauren.

Wow! Your ability to be so present and self-aware is so inspiring. I love this line: “Knowing each version of me
Will end in an abduction”

it’s so true for all of us. Each version of us is taken from us and evolves into something different. And often without are permission. To have a table, a chair, a place just to be able to process that and accept that takes a level of discipline, maturity and strength. Thank you for sharing this wise and thought-provoking piece. <3 Lauren

Oswald! I so look forward to these poems each month! They allow me to pause and reset and also feel excitement for the upcoming month. It’s a pause and be present moment which are always so nice. Hope it warms up soon there! Thank you for sharing and thank you for being such a beautiful part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Wow! You are amazing! This is such a testament to YOU being the superhero of your life and fighting for yourself, you happiness and your children. I am in awe of your strength and courage, and I hope it gives you the life you dreamed of and beyond. Thank you for the inspiration and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Aww this is so loving and nurturing and empowering. I love how you see the power each of us have over our own peace and our own lives. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Samantha, You have been through so much and I am so sorry for that. You are incredibly strong and I admire your perseverance. I believe things will get better and better. Sending you a hug. <3 Lauren

Aww Samantha, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a baby while carrying is so tough and I am so incredibly sorry that you went through that. I am sure, even though his life was short, he felt your love. <3 Lauren

Samantha, are you safe? I noticed you wrote about bruises and wat to make sure you are safe.

Nothing is for nothing. Whatever you fought for had meaning and value. Please stay positive and reach out to 988.