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shelleybrill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 10 hours, 10 minutes agoLeaving What Seemed a Perfect Situation
ShelleyDear Unsealed Community,
When I was in my first semester of college at C. W. Post I was very unhappy. I had never been away from home for any length of time or away from my parents. I was also a very sheltered 18 year old so I was a bit unprepared for the typical college bad behavior that goes on. Adding to this, I did not get along…read more -
Drew Too many to count shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 12 hours, 30 minutes 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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Jake shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 week, 4 days agoThe TWO ASSISTS
Mentor: what do the last three syllables of that sound like? TOUR, a guide, and in the word MENtor, it’s MEN who are guided along for the tour of life: not literal men, people.
I remember it like it was yesterday, the place, middle school, the time, 2009, I was only 11 but, oh, I hear that rhythmic bell blasting right now;
it was…read more
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BigStudBundy shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 month, 3 weeks agoPassionate or Toxic Relationship?
PeteYou said things would be different this time. I had faith in you and I really believed it this time. I guess sometimes it’s easy to fool yourself. You feel like you’ve put so much time into a relationship so you don’t want to feel like it’s all been wasted and so you stay even though you think it might be better to walk away. Some people say the…read more
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Isaac Haldeman shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoDear 2022 aka Two Two
IsaacHaldemanDear Two Two,
I begin with an apology. I am sorry for wishing you were Two Thousand and Nineteen. Not only for saying it but for how often I repeatedly did. Wisdom teaches that “true love” partners with “full acceptance” of the other; thus, I betrayed my love by wishing you were not you. It’s wrong. I do see you. I do accept you, my beloved T…read more
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It is so crazy from reading your letter to two two how I noticed so much has changed. So many things happen and covid has been out for so long. Its been 4 years? I can’t believe it. We keep getting older times to keep changing and so much is still happening. Your letter is a reminder of my wanting to go back in time.
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dannicatwhiskers shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoChasing Education
DanniCatWhiskersDearest Unsealers,
Growing up, there have been many times when I would see the gulf between me and my classmates ahead of me with their education. I was taught the same curriculum but had to have different accommodations in order for me to catch up to them. At times, I felt like I was chasing a clock since I badly wanted to prove I’m smart to…read more
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OMG @dannicatwhiskers This is beautiful. I was never diagnosed with a learning disability, but the truth is never thought I was smart enough. I was bubbly, outgoing and sometimes silly. Plus, I loved wearing dresses. People often assumed I wasn’t smart. I always felt like I had something to prove. While I did well in school, I never felt like it…read more
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Hi Lauren,
I want to say thank you so much! Your words were so kind, also you can relate to this, and I feel like we have our own battles when people doubt us. Wow, your teacher said you’re smarter than you look That’s truly degrading, also sometimes we have this pressure to change the way we look, just so people can take us seriously can be…read more
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Aww Danni, anyone who is mean and makes fun of someone else is someone who truly isn’t comfortable or secure with themselves. Happy people don’t hurt people. Hurt people hurt people. Whatever someone says about you (or anyone else for that matter) is a reflection of them, not you.
Keep being amazing!
Lauren
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Hi Danni,
Reading your letter here made me think of one of my favorite quotes. Henry David Thoreau was quoted saying
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”I read this and thought how perfectly it fits your…read more
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Hi Roger,
Really, really, thank you for your kind words. This subject is very sensitive to me, so it really makes me smile and it’s a good thing to see so much positivity.
I like the quote, I could relate so much, and I was nodding. I was never the one who liked following a crowd, I loved doing my own thing, and going by my pace has truly…read more
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Dear Danni,
It is so impressive that you have reached your educational goals. Even though you faced obstacles growing up you worked hard and made sure you did well so you could further your education. Keep up your good grades , stay focused and I know you will go far. I wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.Best regards,
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Hi Shelley,
Truly thank you for your kind words, it really means a lot to me. Yes, keeping focus and my ambition have helped me a lot to get through these obstacles. It’s always nice to hear someone has faith in me.
Warmest regards,
Danni CatWhiskers
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Alexis McWhorter shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoThe Road To My Future
Alexis McWhorterThis road im on
It’s a wild ride
But I’ll keep riding until Dawn
Pushing into being an adult
I try to make wise choices so that I see the result
Reminding myself daily it’s alright to be full of love
In a sparrow world, I can continue to be a dove
Confusing as it may be;
I still desire consistency
I choose to make myself proud and other…read more-
This is so beautiful. There is so much wisdom is this piece.
“Never let emotions lead the way, for going forward on the path is how it has to stay.” … I feel like I remind myself of this every day in order to stay focused on what I want in life.
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Dear Alexis,
Your poem is beautiful. You sound like a very strong determined woman. I hope you keep fighting for yourself so that you may realize your dreams. I wish you all the best!Shelley
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Your poem is so amazing and motivational. That pen is your sword and you should never out it down. Keep it up and continue to use it. The road towards our future is long but it sure as heck is going to be a journey.
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Roger Chamberlain shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 1 week agoIn the books
RogerDear 2022,
As the stroke of midnight I wasn’t actively thinking of you. I was jamming to an awesome new track a friend had released a few moments earlier. I supposed after the painful times 2021 had left me with that you would be at least better. There was a lot I meant to accomplish. For the first time in almost a decade I wasn’t out dri…read more
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Hi Roger. I loved the part in your letter about the glass being refillable. So many times I forget that. It’s such a unique perspective to have. Going further into 2023 I will try to keep that in mind during both the highs and the lows. Thank you for sharing your hope and wisdom with us. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words Hannah. I’m not sure there was much wisdom there, but that post was a really great anecdote that really stuck with me. 2022 saw me make the biggest leap in my career aspect as I really leapt up to a better paying job that has eased a lot of my financial worry.
In my low moments, I usually hop in the car and drive…read more
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Jim shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 1 week agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 1 week agoDear 2022
LaurenDear 2022,
When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2022, I had high hopes for you – the upcoming year. I planned to build a new feature on The Unsealed – a pen pal system allowing users to post their content and write to each other. I was hopeful that this would be the “it” factor that would take my company to the next level. I thought I…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 3 weeks agoWhy I broke off my engagement and what it taught me
LaurenDear Unsealed Community,
When I was 19 years old, I knew exactly what I wanted. I wanted to chase my dream as a sportscaster. In pursuit of that dream, I started working at the NBA. I commuted two hours from Columbia University to New Jersey, three days a week, because I was committed. I wanted to network with people who worked in sports. I…read more
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BigStudBundy shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 5 months agoA sponteous trip to the city
PeteWhen I was younger, I was a huge David Letterman fan. I remember watching his morning show before I left for my summer job. I loved his sense of humor and the crazy things they did on the show. So, I was disappointed when the show was canceled.
A couple years later, he returned to the air with Late Night with David Letterman. It was on so late.…read more
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I’m glad that you were able to get to have a great trip with your daughter. I mean you can’t get as close as you were to letterman than outside of the theater he performed in. Atleast you perfomed with Bill Murray. I agree with you on never let anyone stop you from doing something that is important to you. I feel that no one should stop you fro…read more
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Roger Chamberlain shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 5 months agoThe Call to Action
Roger ChamberlainDear Unsealed Readers,
When I was younger, I always dreamed I would make a difference. I used to think about scenarios I would be able to do to change things. It wasn’t until I was nearly through my 20s that an opportunity came my way to do just that. I knew it had to be important and so I kept myself ready for the right moment to come. In 2012 i…read more
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Roger,
That’s incredible that you worked on a campaign for President Obama’s reelection. Your mom would be proud of your activism. I would hope she was watching from above at your work. I’m so glad you didn’t die in 2013. That would have been tragic for your loved ones and people who would connect with you in the future. So far, it sounds like…read more
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Gerald,
Had it not been for Hurricane Sandy I would’ve gotten to meet President Obama. I had already been cleared by the Secret Service to meet him at the Covelli Center here in Youngstown. I did however get to meet John Lewis. To be able to talk with him was an incredible moment in my life. To think that man had his skull cracked due to a police…read more
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Roger,
Wow. That darn hurricane ruined it for you. That’s still incredible to think about. You met John Lewis! That is major, Roger! I’ve always admired that man and his service as a Civil Rights activist. I wish I could have met him. I’m glad you did though. You met Steve Buscemi too?!? I like that guy a lot. He’s a great actor. You made him…read more
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The people in New Jersey and New York needed President Obama’s leadership more than I needed to stoke vanity getting to meet him. That campaign really was something. I volunteered to knock on doors in the roughest part of my city.
John Lewis was very quiet and reserved and he earned that right with all that he had been through. Some day in the…read more
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Yeah. John Lewis more than earned the right to be quiet and reserved. Like you, I hope to walk across that bridge in Selma one day. What an experience to have with Steve. I remember hearing about Boardwalk Empire. It was a big deal for a while. You’ve done a lot. I salute you for your service. That’ll be amazing when you run for office someday!
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Roger your letters are always amazing and spot on. I love reading the growth that you’ve faced throughout your time in this earth. I’m glad that you have such passion for activism. You will change the world one day and your doing it now like you said by being brave enough to share your voice with others even if it’s with one letter at a time.
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Kayjah,
It’s sometimes hard to really put a pulse on the things I’ve done in my life. Each experience changes me and mostly for the better. I’ve put myself in places by choice to keep promises I’ve made myself and others. Granted the road map I had in mind hasn’t exactly been followed or easy.
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 5 months agoWhat I love about me
LaurenTo The Unsealed Community,
When I was ten years old, I was in love.
I grew up in the 1990s, and like most other girls in my generation, I thought Jonathan Taylor Thomas, aka JTT, was my future husband. He played Randy on Tim Allen’s Home Improvement. I had posters of him in my room, and I listened to love songs imagining the two of us on l…read more
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Sade Bess shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 1 week agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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J.Lovell shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 1 week agoGetting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Jairus LovellHistorically anytime I really desired to do something that I really wanted to do I just did it, even though sometimes there would be doubt I would still do it. And anytime I just stayed in my comfort zone I almost never got what I desired. So now that I’ve experienced both getting out and staying in a com fort zone I know that going for what y…read more
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jenawrites shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 3 weeks agoWe’ll Be a Dream
JenaAs most young children, I had many different dreams for my future. For a while I was completely set on being a princess. I mean, who doesn’t want that true love that’s portrayed in all of the Disney movies? Over time I ditched the glitz and glamour dream for one a bit more adventurous: I wanted to be a spy! As expected, I didn’t end up pursu…read more
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Wow! Jena this is so real. This is so powerful and this is so well written. I am sorry that you grew up in such a toxic environment but I give you a ton of credit for figuring out what you needed to do to heal, to create healthier relationships in your life than the ones you witnessed growing up, and to create home that is filled with love and…read more
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Thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad that I was effectively able to get my message across while being my authentic self, and I could show the love we have! I am so blessed do have started on this healing journey and only hope that this gets out to anyone who is struggling with mental health! Thanks again and I am so happy to be here!
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Jena,
This letter resonates deeply inside of me. I grew up in somewhat similar circumstances.
I felt this deep in my heart as my journey is very much like yours. My first counselor overly relied on medications and in the end I developed an addiction to Ativan. Battling that addiction was one of the toughest things I’ve ever encountered. When…read more
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Roger, I appreciate this and you so much! I am so happy to hear that you’re working through past traumas and working to be your best self! Life definitely has it’s challenges, but having good support and resources is so nice. I am glad I joined a community full of accepting people and I am touched by your words. I look forward to reading your pos…read more
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Hi Jena,
Your letter is very powerful. I understand how painful it must have been to live with 2 alcoholic parents. No child should have to be exposed to that toxicity. The upside of your journey is that you have gotten the help you needed and you have a vision for a healthy and stable life for yourself. Congratulations on doing the work…read more-
Thank you for your kind words, Shelley! I love my parents and luckily today I do have a good relationship with both of them, and it definitely has to do with boundaries that I have set for myself. I do feel like everything happens for a reason, and we can all try to see the good in bad situations; like you said, I was able to get the help I…read more
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Amazing letter! I’m glad that mental health is being talked about on social media, especially since it’s also the app that leads many into mental health problems. They are being judged and judging themselves because of it. We need to let people know It’s time to stop judging yourself and start loving yourself. It’s okay to go to therapy, it’…read more
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I agree 100%, Kayjuh! Now that more research is coming
out on the effects of social media, it makes me want to learn and spread more information about it! I found myself a lot happier once I limited my social media accounts (I deleted twitter a couple years ago, and I dont go on Facebook anymore). It’s so important for us to pay attention to w…read more
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Hi Jena,
I got lost in your words because they were so incredible. Like yourself, I fell in love with Psychology. Reading my sister’s school books made me get into it. It was fascinating learning why humans make the decisions that we make. I also learned that I never wanted a career in Psychology either after a few years of studying it. It’s a…read more
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Hello Gerald,
Thank you for being so kind! Yeah, I knew that I didn’t want to be anyone’s therapist, because I knew I needed one of my own. In the past I’d often say to myself “how am I going to help others when I can’t even help myself.” I am blessed to say that I have abandoned that mindset, as I realized that I actually can help myself. I…read more
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You’re welcome, Jena! I hear you. I had those same thoughts when I was studying to be a life coach. I can’t guide others when I still need to guide myself. I’m glad I learned that I didn’t want to be a life coach. I love your passion for mental health! You’re welcome btw. I’m glad I saw your letter, and thank you for the well-wishes!
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Alexandra Mazzola shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 3 weeks agoOne Opportunity Can Open Many Doors
Alexandra Lee MazzolaImagine a world where you developed the confidence and positive mindset that you CAN achieve ANYTHING you put your mind to, and just give it a try and go do it!
Don’t fear that your weakness or negative mindset will take over.
You may be completely shocked by the outcomes, but here’s the truth:
You’ve had this positive mindset and confi…read more-
Alex your letter is truly amazing! We should never give up on our goals, and always remember it is never too late to chase our dreams. If you ever feel like you’re stuck, remember that it takes a lot of courage to always push forward and not back down. The same strength it takes to strive for something new, is the same strength it takes to stay…read more
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Hi, Kayjah!!
Aw thank you so much for your kind words!! That means a lot to me. I needed to hear and read that this morning, so I appreciate you for commenting this on my letter!! I cannot wait until I am able to keep up with my artistic journey and balance it with everything else that is going on, so I can truly thrive in life!! There is so much…read more
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Allie,
Your letter is amazing. As is that incredible painting you have done. I have something in mind for you to paint if you are willing. I am sure that after a lot of hard work that you need a little break from something that big.
Whenever you are ready let me know and I will give you more info. I would love a painting done of a photo I took a…read more
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Thank you so much, Roger!!! Everyone I met and continue to meet here through this platform and through Lauren and the Unsealed has truly made me so grateful and blessed. To be able to receive all your kind words and feel a sense of confidence to continue with my art and spreading inspiration is truly rewarding for me as well. Love you all!!
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Great letter, Alexandra. It seems like a lot of us have a lot of doubt that keeps us from seeing the greatness we have within. I’m glad you’re starting to overcome the negative mindset and doubt that you felt. It’s a hard road to drive, but with practice, the road gets smoother for us.
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Aww thank you so much!! That means a lot to me. I’m glad I am also helping to inspire others. You have such great wisdom as well and It makes me happy that you found this site and Lauren as well!! This is truly a great platform. I for one couldn’t be any happier I found this as well!
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You’re welcome!! I’m glad it meant a lot to you. I appreciate the kind comment. I just share what I think could help others (like what you and others do here on The Unsealed). I’m happy I found this site and Lauren too!!! I still can’t believe I know someone who used to be a sportscaster! How wild is that?!? I agree with you, this is an amazing…read more
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Jim shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 3 weeks agoMy motivation
James CorraoAs far as a childhood dream, there was always baseball player or basketball player. Things like that. But at about the same time I realized those were far fetched, I realized that all I really wanted was to emulate my parents and make them as proud of me as possible. I realized that nothing would be more important. Seeing how they took care of me…read more
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James I am glad that you didn’t give up on your why. Your parents helped you build this and your letter of how you kept pushing will help me as long as I keep pushing forward. The only thing that’s changed is that now, instead of being lost in the woods, I, like you, have in a way, a map to guide me. Your letter is an eye opener.
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Hi Kayjah. Wow. Thank you for the very kind words. I’m glad that my letter had a positive impact on you. That means a whole bunch. Yeah we had a simple household, but a very fun one. Dad worked hard at Chrysler. We never were without anything. They were tough. But very fair. Their wisdom will be with me through the years. Thanks again for r…read more
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Telina shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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