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Iris Kam | Unfiltered Engineer's avatar

I grew up without the psychological safety to be myself, and recognized the spiral of self-doubt in the second last stanza instantly. That’s what makes the ending, choosing self-acceptance over being led, such a liberating moment.

Elliott Marso's avatar

I knew you’d resonate with this ❤️ thank you for sharing

Iris Kam | Unfiltered Engineer's avatar

You know me well. Thank you for putting it into words.

K P's avatar

Learning it in my 30s because I also didn’t have the psychological safety net to truly be myself!

Tianna Diamond's avatar

ooooooh this is definitely one of my favs from you. Amazing job.

Elliott Marso's avatar

thank you ☺️