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sofia's avatar

when being loved is out of question you settle for being mythologized

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Farah Yvette's avatar

How do I restack a comment

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CHR-155's avatar

At least my name is taking up space in your mind...

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murkypassions's avatar

THISS OMFG

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Bella's avatar

so i guess we're all going through this right now huh? ugh this piece is so heart-wrenching and beautiful 😭

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cynthia's avatar

i read the first line and knew i'd be disassociating for the rest of the day. it was so beautiful and tragically relatable ~

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daphne's avatar

thank you so much! i’m really glad you liked it, even if it made you drift a little. that’s the magic of words, i think ✨

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cynthia's avatar

absolutely!! i'd disassociate for the rest of my life just to feel how seen your words made feel 🫶🏼

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ethan's avatar

the way you worded that specific feeling lingering in my mind for so long is astounding. i cant wait to read more from uu !!

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daphne's avatar

aw, that honestly makes me so happy to hear. i’m so glad it stuck with you! i can’t wait to share more too 🤍

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Yasmeen Campos's avatar

What a beautiful essay,

I often think about this fantasy.

When people reach out to me asking if I’m okay it angers me.Why ask me if I’m okay if I’m clearly not? What’s the point in trying to help me if you will just give some stupid advice. Even though I will always preach and bother you to make sure you are always cared for even if you’ve forgotten me.

I say to myself I have a big heart that’s why I care for them.

They are busy that’s why.

But I’ve had an epiphany no one really cares.

I only have myself.

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A.'s avatar

your writing has never failed to blow me away and once again it did. This might be one of my favs of yours

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daphne's avatar

i truly appreciate you! i’ll be forever grateful for you taking the time to read everything i put out <3 i'm super happy to know that this is becoming one of your faves

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Martina S.'s avatar

How wild that we are all so different and yet painfully the same. It feels like you weaseled your way through my rib cage and wrote this specifically for me. <3

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daphne's avatar

your words mean so much to me! it’s amazing how something personal can connect like this. i’m really happy this piece spoke to you. thank you 🤍

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memento mori :3's avatar

this one touched my soul. beautifully written

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daphne's avatar

thank you so much! that’s exactly how i hope my writing makes people feel, so it means so much to hear that from you. thank you.

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T. J. Klix's avatar

I really love your imagery. Its always inspiring to see writers capable of executing. Too often have I seen it come off stale in both my writing and others.

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daphne's avatar

wow, thank you so much. as a writer, and someone who always strives to grow and improve, your words really mean a lot. i’ll keep these words close to my heart and carry them with me as i continue creating 🤍

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Katherine Widner's avatar

I feel this in my bones. Beautiful.

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daphne's avatar

thank you for reading, love!

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anonymous's avatar

Love is such a profound feeling. It’s a multitude of colors that can’t be quite explained. Wonderful work.

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hali's avatar

oh my god this was a masterpiece to read im new to Substack and this is the first piece of writing to leave me awestruck

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daphne's avatar

thank you 🥺

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Joy Joshua's avatar

This one hurt :(

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Shams Maruf's avatar

This is giving metamorphosis vibes. But either way amazing writing. The feelings I don't want to talk about it's like wanting to be a tombstone rigid and present so that person can't deny ur existence.

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Dounia’s Thoughts's avatar

Absolutely beautiful, I’m in awe

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taryn riddle's avatar

this is brilliant!

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daphne's avatar

thanks a lot!

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