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Aug 3Liked by Ayanna Nicole

Reading this was absolutely amazing. You’re an incredible writer. I am speechless. My heart says thank you💗

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Aw, Tiana, your comment means so much to me. My heart says thank you as well ❤️❤️❤️

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"I began this fateful writing session in a deeply forlorn place, and concluded it with a plane ticket and the determination to change my life." you're incredible, Ayanna.

This essay is so giving, I'm grateful for you sharing your journey and process with us. Truly soul food.

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thank you Amara! Your journey that you've shared with us has inspired my own bravery as you know. :)

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Jul 31Liked by Ayanna Nicole

ayanna, just wow! i feel immense warmth in my heart as i imagine you taking those first breaths in mexico city, grieving yet joyously moving where your soul called you. thank you for sharing🌀

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Aww, thank you Kenzi! grateful for your presence & for reading <3

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Writing has definitely a lifeline for me many times. It is often the way I process grief and loss. I was captivated by your writing and I’m still processing it!

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It's definitely a powerful way to process the complex emotions of grief! Thank you for reading, Jasmine :)

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Yes it is. You’re welcome!

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Jul 28Liked by Ayanna Nicole

Beautifully expressed 🫶🏼

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Thank you! :) I appreciate you reading!

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Just this morning, I read that line by Audre Lorde -- wow. I love it here.

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Ahhh love that synchronicity!!! And Audre Lorde, that quote is one of my favorites <3 Thank you for reading, Irie!

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losing a cat is so awful.

I write to find out why I act the way I do, and to remember who I am.

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