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M3cents's avatar

Liora, your words hit so close to home. I wrestle with the same doubts all the time; wondering if anything I say matters, if it’s just echoing into the void. But then there’s a day someone like you shows up, shares something real, and it keeps me going.

Your poem is a reminder that even in the quiet, what we create can reach someone. Thank you for writing this.

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Liora Writes's avatar

I feel the same way, M3cents! Things have been off recently and I had to take a step back. Finally feel like I’m getting a handle on it and beautiful messages like this are such precious gifts. Your work is also very inspiring and, while engaging has been more difficult during my personal upheaval, I truly look forward to getting caught up on your posts. Seriously, thank you for your message💜

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M3cents's avatar

I'm so glad to hear you're feeling like you're getting a handle on things, that's the most important work you can do. Rooting for you! 🌼💛

Chanti

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks Chanti! You’re so right—self-care is vital to be able to truly be of service to others. Truly appreciate your kind words 💜

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Write for you.. it may seem it enters a void but believe me it teaches us. ❤️

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thank you, Brenda. Your writing and your comments are always precious to me. 💜

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Liora, that is really lovely of you to say 🌸

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Elijah Westin's avatar

Your words matter very much 🧡

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks Elijah 💜 appreciate you, friend!

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Kristin Meadows's avatar

Is this about me? It feels like it. Once again I have resonated deeply with your writing. Thank you for sharing. I have felt the same way many times.

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Liora Writes's avatar

You and I have a great deal in common, Kristin - think that's one of the reasons why we vibe so well. I hate that you feel this, yet at the same time I'm glad that it resonates with you. Curious position to be in, you know? 💜

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Ink and Light by Nat Hale's avatar

This is so raw and honest — thank you for sharing it. It takes real courage to name these feelings, let alone put them into words so clearly. I think a lot of us who write about pain and healing recognize ourselves in what you’ve written here. Even when it feels like no one is listening, your words matter — they’re reaching someone quietly, even if you don’t see it right away. Keep writing. Keep speaking. You’re not alone.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thanks so much for your kind and timely words, Nat! I really appreciate it. I've seen too many damn good writers on here second-guess themselves or diminish their impact. I wrestle with my own self-doubt quite often, daily at times. I think so much of it comes from past trauma, but also the feelings we wrap around our work. It's sacred to transform your pain for the good of others. It can definitely be a raw and overwhelming experience. My hat's off to anyone doing this work - gotta go check yours out! 💜

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Alisha Bee Forrester Scott's avatar

Your words tickled this idea in me that, "this" is how we know we're not a robot. =) That we chase knowledge, and observe our own deep seeking with a twinge of skepticism built-in. <3

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Liora Writes's avatar

Haha! I love that. Yes, introspection is a good indicator for sure. I once ran one of my handwritten papers through an AI detector out of curiosity—it gave me a 33% chance of being a robot. Existential crisis lasted about five minutes, then I realized… apparently good structure and grammar make you suspicious now. 😅

Let me write in a ‘spin’ next time—guaranteed 0% chance. Balance.

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Alisha Bee Forrester Scott's avatar

This is a funny “problem” to have, because after all, the bots are trained after people. So, it is bots, emulating people, who are being accused of being bots! lol

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Liora Writes's avatar

Exactly! And for some reason my mind went straight to Ghostbusters: “Dogs and cats living together—mass hysteria!”

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Alisha Bee Forrester Scott's avatar

I love that your brain zoomed in the many social paradoxes found in Ghostbusters =) haha!

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Liora Writes's avatar

I love that you appreciate that! It is the spooky season… maybe a Ghostbusters rewatch is in order 🤪

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Alisha Bee Forrester Scott's avatar

If I were ‘in charge’ then I’d mandate an annual watch party =) haha

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Liora Writes's avatar

Working through homework but maybe later tonight!

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