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Katie Hallberg's avatar

I see you. It’s one of life’s paradoxes. Armor and vulnerability

FleischT's avatar

This was fantastic! I really related to: ‘ But there are still parts I keep untouched.

Parts I don’t offer easily.

Not because I’m hiding something dark, but because if things fall apart, I want to know there are pieces of me that remain mine. ‘ I can’t tell you how many things I’m saving, and sometimes I don’t know why—other than I don’t want them to get ruined or go unappreciated.

HM Öste's avatar

Thank you for reading!! I wonder what most people on Substack would say about this. Trying to pick a niche but also finding that vulnerability is our greatest strength.

Gram's avatar

Love reading your words. It makes me think about my life choices and how I filled out some of them , forgotten some, and held tight to some. Keep writing. I’ll try to write too

Midlife, Together by Dr. Heidi's avatar

Love this and see you. I have always believed that building your foundation, the cake, so that your relationships are an enhancement, the icing. That said, the process, the journey takes time and finding the right ingredients. You are on an incredible journey of discovering your self-worth and independence. The right person will fit into it when you are ready to share a piece.