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Jasmina's avatar

What strikes me is the jaw that won’t loosen. We talk so much about letting go as if it’s a choice the mind can simply make. But the body holds on long after we’ve decided to release.

amber.'s avatar

I love this reflection. It reminds me of how we typically don’t realise we are in a stressed state until we finally slow down. We are completely unaware of what our bodies carry at times. Thank you so much for reading and sharing!

Amber B.'s avatar

fellow amber here, i thought the last line was written TO me rather than as a sign off :’)

amber.'s avatar

Oh but it was written for you Amber. Thank you for reading beautiful!

R.R. Leone's avatar

This is such a beautiful, grounding piece. The idea that resilience can sometimes become self-betrayal is a powerful reminder that we're allowed to outgrow the lives we once fought for. Shifting the question to "who do I get to be now?" feels like a huge, necessary exhale. Thank you for these urgent, gentle truths.

amber.'s avatar

Thank you so incredibly much for reading and reflecting on this piece. I’m so glad you’ve found meaning in that truth, it’s definitely one that snuck up on me in recent months. 🤍

JoshuaJohnson's avatar

Ouuu I one hundred percent agree with you

Olamide Olubode's avatar

"I'm not something to be defined once and understood indefinitely"

Wholesome piece. 👌❤️

amber.'s avatar

Thank you for reading, and being here! 🤍

Annie's avatar

Oh I loved and needed this so much. I have listened to it so many times and will many more over. Thank you for putting this into these words 🩷

Sruthy's avatar

Oh my god🥹❤️

amber.'s avatar

Thank you! 🤍

Smrithi's avatar

i needed to hear this today, thank you ❤️

amber.'s avatar

I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you for being here. 🤍

Charlatan's avatar

This is beautiful, thank you so much.

amber.'s avatar

Thank YOU so much. Your kind words keep me writing. 🤍

abivii's avatar

I love this!! thank you for this masterpiece

amber.'s avatar

You’re too kind! Thank you for reading and for commenting. 🤍

nikhila's avatar

love this!!!

amber.'s avatar

Thank you! 🤍

Darren A Fielding's avatar

There are so many ways to say ‘I’m letting go,’ or “I’m moving on,” but really, only one way to Actually follow through. Loved this piece Amber. It’s still hitting me in waves as I take in the work like waves!

amber.'s avatar

Thank you so very much for reading and taking the time to comment Darren. 🤍

r.🌷's avatar

SO SO AMAZING!! :((

amber.'s avatar

Thank youuu! 🤍

Jef Wallican's avatar

the queen is back. What a gorgeous read. Can’t wait to indulge in your writing again

amber.'s avatar

Bless you Jef! Thank you so much, you’re too kind. I’m so glad to be sharing again, and I’m glad you’re still here.

Wei Wei's avatar

"Who do I get to be now?"

Thank you so much. This one altered my brain chemistry hehe there's this feeling that I have of being quite stuck no matter what I do and I really appreciate stumbling across this one because it somehow gives the answers to my long lost homework; understanding myself. I've been quite controlling, anxious and lost but then I know now the importance of being patient with one's self.

amber.'s avatar

Thank you so much reading, I’m so glad you found it. I’m sorry to hear that, I promise in time, you’ll slowly shed all of the layers that are holding you back from finding peace in yourself. I too, have been there. There is so much love in the world, and so much love within you, I hope you feel some of it for yourself. 🤍

She thinks's avatar

❤️❤️❤️❤️

This piece is very beautiful and inspiring.

it touched my heart.

amber.'s avatar

You’re the sweetest, thank you for reading! 🤍

shree's avatar

how this made me feel can't be described into words. it is a wonderful piece.

amber.'s avatar

That is so very kind of you, thank you so much for reading! 🤍

shubhika's avatar

Such a beautiful piece, it felt incredibly reflective and left me feeling so much better❤️

amber.'s avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad! 🤍