This hit me hard. The quiet, folding-in-on-yourself kind of survival you describe is so familiar, yet rarely acknowledged. I love how you honor the small, unseen victories—the staying, the breathing, the tiny steps forward. Writing like this feels even more exposing than a photograph could ever be; it shows the courage it takes to carry pain openly and still exist in the world. Thank you for holding up that mirror for all of us who have hidden behind smiles.
Thank you, Nat. That means a lot. It’s exactly those quiet, unseen victories that keep us moving forward, even when no one else notices. I’m glad the words resonated—it’s a small way of letting others know they’re not carrying it alone
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Incredible grouping of poetry on staying that i am honored to be in i hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoyed your post
I will absolutely take a look. thank you
This hit me hard. The quiet, folding-in-on-yourself kind of survival you describe is so familiar, yet rarely acknowledged. I love how you honor the small, unseen victories—the staying, the breathing, the tiny steps forward. Writing like this feels even more exposing than a photograph could ever be; it shows the courage it takes to carry pain openly and still exist in the world. Thank you for holding up that mirror for all of us who have hidden behind smiles.
Thank you, Nat. That means a lot. It’s exactly those quiet, unseen victories that keep us moving forward, even when no one else notices. I’m glad the words resonated—it’s a small way of letting others know they’re not carrying it alone
Simplicity and happiness this is important for me and healing and I sure hope it is for humanity Mark
I couldn’t agree more. But I still have faith in humanity