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Fellow human, it's always a pleasure to read your writings here. I felt through this post a great sense of authenticity, even greater than the normal post of yours (which already feels particularly authentic) I look forward to your essay for a peek into your deeper authentic self. As a long-time lurker, proud to see your confidence in taking this step!

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I am drawn to those who have escaped hell and live to tell their tale--helping others along the way. Kudos to you!!

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Wow, what a story... I feel really honored that you share your experiences with us and I am looking forward to follow you on your journey!

I am sincerely wishing you nothing but the best.

Already can't wait for the next chapter and your next piece of writing!

Greetings from Austria :)

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what a powerful essay. glad you’re here. Really enjoy your work.

My biggest irrational fear when it comes to overthinking is fear of the world ending due to something called gematria. I have a very gullible and obsessive brain that can make think tough things are true.

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Thank you for sharing your experiences and feelings with us. Know that there are people somewhere in the world who find inspiration in your words. Sending love from Turkey. :)

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Looking forward to reading the rest, sending you love from Lebanon!

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Thank you for sharing this with us!

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ever since i first discovered your content and you mentioned how you had left your home country i always wondered why, especially being always so impressed by your work. now that you’re open to sharing a part of your story with us, i feel extremely grateful that you’re willing to do it. i know vulnerability is difficult, and the myriad of personal fibers you’re touching here doesn’t go unnoticed. so thank you for sharing your story with us, for wanting to gift us value and love for life from your experience. and thank you for staying alive; you’ve significantly improved my life all these years i’ve been consuming your content on instagram. thank you, and looking forward to reading the rest of the essays.

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Thank you for sharing. I also moved to the far east around the same time, but because of internal, not external dangers. I was stagnant, depressed and slowly destroying myself. I have made great progress in many areas of my life, yet backslided in other ways. I feel so truly blessed now. Thank you for continuing to inspire me and countless others.

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