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Rei's avatar

I was gasping at certain parts like damnnnn that's so good. I like your writing!

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

thank you angel I really appreciate it 💋

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Bluebaby's avatar

You have summarized my entire existence in this post, amazing work. This subject that carries so much identity crisis have been the death itself of many of us. It doesn’t matter what we choose apparently, we might still face regret. Regret by taking the risk and actually losing or regret by keeping quiet when just saying a word would have altered reality. Therefore I think the question is which regret are you able to deal with

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cait(lyn)'s avatar

ugh i loved this sm! 💗

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

thank you angel 💓

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Amanda Marie's avatar

This is a never ending dilemma I feel we all face in, it’s just louder for some. This was so beautifully written and I loved how you captured the essence to all sides of this question!

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Anastasia's avatar

I love your take on this topic!! I think this is a great way to add commentary on how difficult it has become in current events to pick and choose what you want to put out into the open about yourself especially without judgement or fear. This piece also really makes me think about how blurry the line can be between over sharing and intimacy… I can’t wait to read more from you :)

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

Thank you so much I’m so glad you liked it :))

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simone's avatar

as soon as i clicked on this futile devices started playing on spotify.. this is beautifully written

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

that’s when you know this was meant to find you

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Shaza's avatar

"To speak is to risk the death of illusion." You have let such hard feelings crystallize through your words in such an amazing way. I believe I felt what you felt when you read it in call me by your name. Also I love the flow and how you built up the concept. Really good work. ✨️💞

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

Im happy you were able to understand the way I felt!

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mugure🪞's avatar

as someone who has always resorted to silence…i do agree that it aches my heart and mind sometimes that there has been soo much i wished to say but didn’t because i believed it was what was best.but was it really?maybe just speaking and allowing the outcome of what you say to be is what is needed to free the mind and yourself honestly…i loved this xx

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wallflowerjournals's avatar

incredible writing!! can't wait to read more 💕💕

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

Thank you angel!!

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reiz ʚɞ's avatar

thank you so much for this! It touched my soul and I really love the way your each word reminds me to live!

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

that makes me so happy!

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destiny's avatar

this is so well written !! you broke down each part of the quote so beautifully !!

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mouna's avatar

ta dead le sang

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JELLUNALY's avatar

The best read to start the day. Love how you ended by saying it's better to experience both. And, I think we do a lot of the silence. Maybe we need to speak ourselves to enrich our lives. Thank u for this, was so awesome <3

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

Im so happy you liked it! thank you for reading <3

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Rashid's avatar

i was gonna cry i love this 💔

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

glad I was able to evoke some emotions

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Samira Jafar's avatar

Wow! You did such a good job of capturing the raw emotions that come with expressing yourself <3

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maëlys-lilas in print's avatar

Thank you ! <3

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Lud 🎆's avatar

I’m so moved by your words, you captured the feeling so well. Keep writing 💜

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