You are truly too kind. Thank you so much for the lift today. I wrote this not only for myself, but for the longing and almost-hesitation I see in others here too. Just to step through that doorway. Push the publication button and… breathe.
This is excellent! I love that you responded in kind. I just finished your latest and it hit hard because it felt too plausible. Thank you for bringing your voice here. I hear you, and I am grateful you heard me. I will keep singing louder. 💜
Definitely, I love your name too. It is my Hebrew name and there is a very long story to how I chose it. I was born “Mary Beth”, which sort of translates to Miriam Batya. That means ‘house of bitter waters’ I changed my Hebrew name only when I was in a custody battle with my ex… to Liora Tziporrah which means “my light” or “I have light” and “Bird”, I guess I was hitting the Phoenix theme. It didn’t save the custody battle mess. But it stuck. :)
Read the top post on your page and will comment in a bit when I have more space to articulate all the feelings. I’m in the car at veterinary urgent care with two sick kitties, so limited bandwidth. I subscribed and definitely want to read more about your thoughts and journey. What you’re doing is so important💜
Really nice - the note and the poem together! I totally relate. I spent the last three weeks knowing everything I wanted to write, liking what I was thinking, had it all worked out, and at the same time just refused to type it out. I walk around wondering what is wrong with me. Seeing someone else going through it and overcoming it (regularly, too! Good job!) is inspirational in the smallest of biggest of ways.
Thank you! Sometimes it’s hard to get out of your own head, I think. Glad this met you in that space. For what it’s worth, what I’ve read of yours has been great, I’m into Full Discrepancy now, just keep getting interrupted. Dang humans! LOL keep going, I love your style.💜
Wow thank you so much! It’s so incredibly helpful to know that writing a thing I know is weird is working at all in any way for anyone at all. Ty ty ty!
Thanks so much. I’m really glad we connected here.
As for your post: you write with such softness and pride. It’s quiet, but powerful. I’m looking forward to your next installment. Thank you for letting us into that moment.
That’s exactly what it was. I was trying to capture that feeling between push and pull… and your comment made me feel seen in that. Thank you so much for naming it so clearly.
How refreshing and how wonderful to see what beauty comes from those perfect coffee-time musings! I really enjoyed this piece and I’ve subscribed so I can read more!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Julie. I think that's my favorite time of the day to write, honestly. In those quiet moments, before the sun rises... anything feels possible. Thanks for the connection - I truly look forward to reading more of your work, as well!
I hear you and yes you absolutely have the chops
You are truly too kind. Thank you so much for the lift today. I wrote this not only for myself, but for the longing and almost-hesitation I see in others here too. Just to step through that doorway. Push the publication button and… breathe.
Thank you for sharing this, we are happy to read your words ❤️
Thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot to me 💜
One of my greatest super powers is hearing someone's words and having the ability to continue with a response...so here goes.
I felt this in my chest.
Every line like a knock
on a door I thought was locked forever.
I know that box you wrote about.
I lived in it too —
built from pain, shame, silence,
a place where my voice was swallowed
before it ever reached air.
And God, how heavy it gets
carrying words that no one hears.
How lonely to believe your own truth
is too much,
or not enough.
But reading you,
I realized something—
even broken voices can find each other.
Even muffled storms
can shake the walls we hide behind.
You don’t need forgiveness
for coming back to the world.
You are brave for showing up at all.
And yes, I hear you.
I hear every word,
and it tells me I am not alone.
So don’t stop.
Don’t shrink.
Your song was never quiet,
it was just waiting for someone like me
to say, sing louder.
— Extraordinary Resilience
This is excellent! I love that you responded in kind. I just finished your latest and it hit hard because it felt too plausible. Thank you for bringing your voice here. I hear you, and I am grateful you heard me. I will keep singing louder. 💜
Hi Liora, my name is Liora too. I just subscribed to your channel and my channel name is liorafarkovitz.substack.com
Awesome! Going to check your page out now! Great name btw💜
Definitely, I love your name too. It is my Hebrew name and there is a very long story to how I chose it. I was born “Mary Beth”, which sort of translates to Miriam Batya. That means ‘house of bitter waters’ I changed my Hebrew name only when I was in a custody battle with my ex… to Liora Tziporrah which means “my light” or “I have light” and “Bird”, I guess I was hitting the Phoenix theme. It didn’t save the custody battle mess. But it stuck. :)
Read the top post on your page and will comment in a bit when I have more space to articulate all the feelings. I’m in the car at veterinary urgent care with two sick kitties, so limited bandwidth. I subscribed and definitely want to read more about your thoughts and journey. What you’re doing is so important💜
I'm so happy!
Really nice - the note and the poem together! I totally relate. I spent the last three weeks knowing everything I wanted to write, liking what I was thinking, had it all worked out, and at the same time just refused to type it out. I walk around wondering what is wrong with me. Seeing someone else going through it and overcoming it (regularly, too! Good job!) is inspirational in the smallest of biggest of ways.
Thank you! Sometimes it’s hard to get out of your own head, I think. Glad this met you in that space. For what it’s worth, what I’ve read of yours has been great, I’m into Full Discrepancy now, just keep getting interrupted. Dang humans! LOL keep going, I love your style.💜
Wow thank you so much! It’s so incredibly helpful to know that writing a thing I know is weird is working at all in any way for anyone at all. Ty ty ty!
Hahaha! Yw! I have a pretty wide palate when it comes to media, well life honestly. And I love unique perspectives 💜
Beautifully written
Also please check
https://substack.com/@hinagondal/note/p-169909293?r=61i45v&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Thanks so much. I’m really glad we connected here.
As for your post: you write with such softness and pride. It’s quiet, but powerful. I’m looking forward to your next installment. Thank you for letting us into that moment.
This feels less like a post and more like someone quietly returning to their voice.
That tension between wanting to say everything and not knowing how - or if it’ll even land - rings painfully true.
But it does land. The honesty, the rhythm, that last line especially.
You’re not alone in this re-entry. And your words didn’t just reach - they settled.
Nicely done.
That’s exactly what it was. I was trying to capture that feeling between push and pull… and your comment made me feel seen in that. Thank you so much for naming it so clearly.
How refreshing and how wonderful to see what beauty comes from those perfect coffee-time musings! I really enjoyed this piece and I’ve subscribed so I can read more!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Julie. I think that's my favorite time of the day to write, honestly. In those quiet moments, before the sun rises... anything feels possible. Thanks for the connection - I truly look forward to reading more of your work, as well!