Wow Shivani, I feel like I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. I’m in awe of your ability with words. My heart cries out to you about the loneliness, I feel you, I have been there, it’s a never ending journey not to stay there. I’m so grateful that you published this. And I’m blown away!
Shivani, I teared up while reading your piece, and I don't even know what to say.. Thank you for sharing this in such a beautiful way. I feel seen and you can't imagine how much this helps. Can't wait to read more! As I was thinking while reading this "I really hope she wrote a book I would cherish it".
Thank you so so much for spending time with me here. To be seen is to be known — thank you for knowing this bit of me, too. One day that book WILL come!! Til then, sending you ease and love as we feel all this out ❤️
I am even more excited to be on community now that I have read your writing. Just beautiful. I actually forgot about my small stint in Catholic school. I also relate to your experience as a child of immigrants but more so on the scarcity side. I don't plan on revisiting this in my own writing, but you took me there, and it's something I need to process. Thank you, and looking forward to reading more.
Thanks so much for reading, Marc! Catholic school (any faith based academic instituion, I imagine) is bound to have something tied up to it for us all. It's been and will continue being a journey navigating this one. But I feel grounded in the knowledge that we now have what our child selves needed to feel safe and secure on this path. Sending lots of love and ease as you make your way.
Wow wow wow the way you so poignantly outline isolation and loneliness. Bravo.
Also the tenderness with which you can hold your parents sacrifice and endurance in one hand with the reality of being othered through your upbringing is so familiar to me as a first gen in this country. I feel seen. This is beautiful beyond words. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.
BEAUTIFUL WORDS!!!
Eclipse IS the bible and Team Edward IS the religion!
I know that's right!!!!
Came here to say the SAME. THING.
❤️❤️❤️
Wow Shivani, I feel like I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. I’m in awe of your ability with words. My heart cries out to you about the loneliness, I feel you, I have been there, it’s a never ending journey not to stay there. I’m so grateful that you published this. And I’m blown away!
We are here to stay! Always! Thank you my friend ❤️
That's a fact!
your writing and storytelling is so beautiful and sensitive. i loved this piece!
Shivani, I teared up while reading your piece, and I don't even know what to say.. Thank you for sharing this in such a beautiful way. I feel seen and you can't imagine how much this helps. Can't wait to read more! As I was thinking while reading this "I really hope she wrote a book I would cherish it".
Thank you so so much for spending time with me here. To be seen is to be known — thank you for knowing this bit of me, too. One day that book WILL come!! Til then, sending you ease and love as we feel all this out ❤️
so lovely 💝
I am even more excited to be on community now that I have read your writing. Just beautiful. I actually forgot about my small stint in Catholic school. I also relate to your experience as a child of immigrants but more so on the scarcity side. I don't plan on revisiting this in my own writing, but you took me there, and it's something I need to process. Thank you, and looking forward to reading more.
Thanks so much for reading, Marc! Catholic school (any faith based academic instituion, I imagine) is bound to have something tied up to it for us all. It's been and will continue being a journey navigating this one. But I feel grounded in the knowledge that we now have what our child selves needed to feel safe and secure on this path. Sending lots of love and ease as you make your way.
Amazing piece Shivani! I'm thankful Alex and Stanley shared this gem!
Thank you!! Very grateful to be in community with you, Jamal!
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Beautifully written!
She’s here!!! She’s here!!!
Wow wow wow the way you so poignantly outline isolation and loneliness. Bravo.
Also the tenderness with which you can hold your parents sacrifice and endurance in one hand with the reality of being othered through your upbringing is so familiar to me as a first gen in this country. I feel seen. This is beautiful beyond words. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.