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Emily Kaminsky's avatar

"the girl who folded herself into something easy to carry, just in case someone decided to put her down..." This and that whole paragraph felt so familiar. Thank you for putting words to what apparently many of us experience.

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lina's avatar

thankYOU for taking the time to read this, happy this found you <3

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Kate Evans's avatar

Ty-love these words -Ty -for repeating these words.

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lina's avatar

<3!

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Jaishree's avatar

Hi Lina.. I just chanced upon reading ur post today on my first visit to substack.com ..

I am completely at loss of words..

I am enjoying a retired life and in a very peaceful space which I have not been use to.. so that has been scaring me.. I keep asking my husband all the time.. is it OK to be so happy??

Your post echoes my thoughts and emotions.. thank you..

Love it 💞

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lina's avatar

ahhh wow firstly i’m so happy to hear you are thriving in such a peaceful era, it might be an uncomfortable feeling at first if this is something you’re not used to but I truly hope you allow the happiness that comes to you from this, to make a home in you <3 and thank you so much for leaving this comment, so grateful my writing could be meaningful to you in any way, thank you,

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Laura Catanzano's avatar

This is one of the best things I've ever read.

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lina's avatar

wowowowthankyou!!

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Emily Kaminsky's avatar

Thank you for sharing this on Notes, that's how I found it and it SPOKE to me!

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Laura Catanzano's avatar

It spoke to me too. Like reading a page from my diary. ❤️

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kate's avatar

the rhythm of ur writing is so beautiful. what a hauntingly lovely piece

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lina's avatar

wowowow thank you so much !! <3

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Kate Evans's avatar

Wow…just felt I was felt like a mystery story in a life book…nice actually lovely meeting here together…enjoying last evening at not having to write…safe to let quiet joy within country music…as I looked breathing myself in…w/o fear of these quiet filled moments ending.

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lina's avatar

ahh happy you connected with this piece :) ! thank you for sharing this <3

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Certified Homebody's avatar

Your writing resonates with my soul.

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lina's avatar

<3

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Mysh's avatar

It is so difficult to provide advice without sounding all knowing but you mastered it perfectly. The piece is as caring and understanding as it is helping. Thanks a million

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lina's avatar

thank you so so much ! <33

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Justin Alexander's avatar

You are an incredible writer. Thank you for sharing this. You really are able to put the finger on an experience that I never could.

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lina's avatar

ahh thank you so much !!

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Renae K's avatar

Love this. 💖 Keep writing, your truth is a brilliant light for all.

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lina's avatar

thank you angel <3

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Neo Shakya's avatar

You're a genius. Thank you.

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lina's avatar

ahhh thank you for taking the time to read this one!! <3

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Danielle M.M.R.'s avatar

Wow! Wow! Wow!!! I love this piece and shared it with 3 people outside of substack 🎯💖 I feel seen and you’re right on target!!! I will revisit this again and again

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lina's avatar

oh wow!! that means so so much thank you! <3 <3 so grateful!!

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Faith's avatar

This was so beautiful I love your writings!! They never fail to leave me in wonder 💓

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lina's avatar

thankyousomuch!!! <3

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Hala's avatar

this is so beautiful <3

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lina's avatar

thank you!! <3

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Magena's avatar

Beautiful! I can relate so much.

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lina's avatar

<3!!

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StoryinaShadow's avatar

This touched me deeply. Your words feel like a quiet permission to exhale – to stop bracing, even just for a moment. Thank you for capturing the complexity of calm and joy so beautifully. I needed this more than I knew.♥️

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lina's avatar

<3 <3

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amy 💌's avatar

trying to just let my heart be moss ❤️‍🩹

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lina's avatar

<3 same angel,, same

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