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Laurilee's avatar

I tried to explain this new stage to people I was feeling into words but could never get it right, but you said it all, "growing out of old dreams, releasing roles, or whispering truths that feel inconvenient" this must definitely be a right of passage of some sort because so many people are in this state of growth and it feels soo good! Welcome Home Necole, you were missed!!!

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Necole ❤️'s avatar

I agree on the right of passage! This stage is very beautiful and also very awkward. It's hard to recognize anything that's in my life right now because everything has changed so much. I'm willing to navigate it out loud though! Thank you so much for the kind words.

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Tatyana Smith's avatar

Really enjoyed this! Raw and vulnerable.

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Necole ❤️'s avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Toy Monique's avatar

So good and so aligned with my own transformation. Yesss to the quiet life, true self care and leisure reading!! 💛

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Necole ❤️'s avatar

Good health, less stress, nervous system at rest, what more could I ask for :)

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Starr's avatar

This was beautiful and raw and felt. I resonated with this deeply. And it’s a beautiful insight. Thank you for sharing.

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dee's avatar

I felt this at a deeper level. I entered this year knowing I wanted less people to have access to me. I didn't want to be seen because i've been misunderstood by people who had no idea who I was and after a while it becomes soul exhausting. I no longer keep up, I no longer know what's going on. Tiktok is my bridge to the world and I think the collective as a whole is just moving away from means that are preventing us from being present and private.

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Dewette Rose's avatar

This is beautiful, Necole! I’m glad you’re becoming your own safe, soft place! You deserve the peace & ease you seek. I pray this for all of us.

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Cassandre's avatar

This was beautifully written so many times we've landed in that place and couldn't speak it out loud.

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Gei'. <3.'s avatar

this is soooo good! thank you for your vulnerability, it's an honor to be a witness to your growth. reading this was so inspiration. <3.

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Brie Wright's avatar

Heeey 👋🏾

Have you been here long? You are going to do AMAZING here! Great to see you!

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Demi Diaz's avatar

Very relatable, thank you for putting into words what this current season feels like. As unfamiliar as it may, oftentimes, feel—it excites me to know I’m not alone. If anything, it comforts me to know that although it is a journey we need to go on “alone” to rediscover who we are as “individuals”, there’s still a community that is on the same path. Just like run clubs, book clubs—writing and having these discussions (on here) is cultivating the support and encouragement we may need to push through and look forward to the joy that lies ahead of what’s next.

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Dre's avatar

Since day 1 (back in blog days) always enjoyed your writing….the irony this has always created space of freedom for you….love you are finding pieces of happiness and continue to strive to put it all together …

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Dre's avatar

Since day 1 (back in blog days) always enjoyed your writing….the irony this has always created space of freedom for you….love you are finding pieces of happiness and continue to strive to put it all together …

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Dre's avatar

Since day 1 (back in blog days) always enjoyed your writing….the irony this has always created space of freedom for you….love you are finding pieces of happiness and continue to strive to put it all together …

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Dre's avatar

Since day 1 (back in blog days) always enjoyed writing….the irony this has always created space of freedom for you….love you are finding pieces of happiness and continue to strive to put it all together …

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ThoughtsnMusings's avatar

Also, being comfortable being uncomfortable.

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