You are definitely being heard. I am sorry you are feeling the loneliness right now. But I promise, it won’t always feel that way. Sending hugs. <3 Lauren

Aww I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man and I am sure he is up above smiling down on you and is very proud of you. <3 Lauren

Omg Anna, I just want to give you the biggest hug. I totally know this feeling of being less impacted by people and things that previously triggered you. It’s such a feeling of accomplishment and power. You are amazing. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren

Jim, this is such a unique way to share your story – through the imaginative lens you had as a child and maybe even now. Thank you for sharing and thank your for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Omg, I am sorry you had to live and play in such violence, but I love your vivacious and fearless spirit. That fearlessness is still there – you just got to tap into it. Keep leaning into your joy, there is so much more of it ahead of you. Sending hugs. <3 Lauren

This is such a sweet poem, and I love how you ended it: “You’re strong and courageous, you stand for truth.
You’re wise and mature even though you’re my youth.”

So clever, such a nice read. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

Five kids, that is beautiful and amazing, congrats! When you were describing them, I was thinking a piece of each of them are within you and then you wrote that very same sentiment. How amazing to see all the characteristics you love about the younger you in your children. That is truly beautiful and heartwarming. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our family. <3 Lauren

Anital, I am sorry you went through so much and I am sorry you look back and wish your younger self “stopped.” But I am inspired by your ability to adapt and do whatever you can with the circumstances in front of you. That is incredible. Keep recreating and adapting and see where life takes you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

“you are shakable…..yet ……unbreakable” I love love love this line. I can feel your beautiful spirit and energy through this piece. I am sorry you had to persevere through difficult circumstances, but you are such a light in this world, and I am grateful for your voice and your heart. I am glad you now love yourself as you should. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed.<3 Lauren

This is beautiful, and what an absolute superpower to be the kind of human that makes other people feel safe. That is incredible. I am glad you are empowered and free now, and you are such a talented artist. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

Omg, Charmaine, you had so much to be proud of! To be the child that is able to stand up for herself and others – that’s a born leader and that’s you. You are incredible, and I am glad you are realizing it. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

I am so sorry you went through such sadness as a child, but I am in awe of how you used all the good and bad to become a strong, empowered woman who not only uses her own voice but also encourages others to do the same. You are a star on the rise, and I can’t wait to see where life takes you or, rather, where you take life. Thank you for sharing and for being part of The Unsealed. Sending hugs. <3 Lauren

Talesha!!! Congrats on the second book. Send it to me, and I will promote it in our newsletter. I love how you give your younger self props for setting the foundation for the strong and empowered woman you are today. Instead of straying away from your younger self, it seems like you’ve become a more amplified and confident version of your younger self, which is how it should be. Congrats! Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

Oh, Sarah, I am so sorry you have been through so much. I am in awe of the woman who stands before us today, and I can see the sweet and vivcaious spirit of the younger you in all of your writing. You are a true bright star. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren

To be a light when enduring such darkness, especially at such a young age, speaks to the magic and power of your soul. I am sorry you had to carry so much but I am so inspired by the light that shines within you. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our unsealed family. <3 Lauren

Aww this is so beautiful. I am glad you now realize how much love you carry and the beauty within yourself. This is such a magical piece. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

Ashley! This piece is amazing! This part got me, “The way you always push ahead,
Fearing nothing under the sun
How even if you lost it all,
You walk away as if you’ve won.”

I love your spirit – both then and now. This is such a well-written, inspiring piece. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

The ending is so sweet and so amazing. Your little you is always with you and always within you. You are so resilient, and your growth through the different phases of life sounds magical. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

Cynthia, you still CAN do anything you want in life. I could feel the magic of your younger self just by the way you described her. It made me want to be just like her as a woman now in my 30s. The magic is still inside of you – I hope you pursue every and all dreams knowing that. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren

So love this! My mom has always worn red lip stick and I love red! I feel powerful in it. So much so I have thought about doing a red gown instead of a white one for my wedding. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren