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jybyky's avatar

Beautiful words that come from the soul, and imply great responsibility. Great work.

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Allen Kwon's avatar

You just described what so many people go through but never talk about. Powerful stuff, Suswati.

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much, Allen. I hope it makes others feel less alone.

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Brilliantly done!

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much Rea!

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Thomas Cargen's avatar

That meant something to me. Being alive is so much.

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Suswati Basu's avatar

I'm so glad this resonated with you, Thomas.

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L.G. Wells's avatar

Beautifully soulful!

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Dustin's avatar

Incredible, my friend! :))

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much Dustin, I knew you'd understand this sentiment.

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Dustin's avatar

Oh, yes! There are certain times in life when circumstances force us to be strong (stronger than we ever thought possible,) but those experiences help define us.

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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

Wowwwww

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much Boo!

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Bradley Ramsey's avatar

Damn, this was phenomenal, Suswati! Such a create use of the format for the fear, and the way you elaborated upon the themes was powerful. Absolutely loved this.

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Huge thanks Bradley, really appreciate your words of support!

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Devo/Murphy Carpenter's avatar

Wow so powerful

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Suswati Basu's avatar

I really appreciate that 🙏🏾

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Moereezaa’s spot's avatar

“Curled up on the floor” - I can totally picture that! Sending ❤️

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much, I had a feeling you'd get this too. Sometimes surviving is hard.

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Moereezaa’s spot's avatar

Yes it is. But… let’s not forget the teeny tiny step forward. Invisible to us until somebody points it out to us.

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Suswati Basu's avatar

So true. My old therapist used to tell me it's like cutting a forest down with a machete. You don't see the progress until you turn around and see the path behind you.

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Mina Howell's avatar

This breaks my heart but it's so beautiful too 😭😭

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much Mina, taking each day as it comes!

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

oh my... this was perfect and awful all at once <3

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Suswati Basu's avatar

Thank you so much! It was a really helpful prompt, but I so appreciate you getting the sentiment.

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