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Swaati's avatar

Sometimes we don't want to tell people a lot because we're certain that we will be understood, even if we say very little. Because we're certain of who we are: it's so crystal clear to us, we don't need validation, esp from a stranger.

Sometimes words are a crutch, ans sometimes their absence is a strength. I feel the certainty and the calm strength underlying your riverine words; I hear their tenor - and it is magical ✨

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Parool's avatar

Swaati, you've given me a lot to think about. This may be where life is leading me. "Sometimes words are a crutch, and sometimes their absence is a strength." Thank you for bringing this wisdom to me. Thank you for hearing me as I am, where I am. <3

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Binu Sivan's avatar

Lovely lovely lovely 🥰. Like Nishi said, it’s a signal of good tidings and we are so happy to read about that ❤️

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Parool's avatar

Thank you so much for reading this, Binu. Your words fill me with hope. 💕

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Raju Tai's avatar

This is genius, Parool! So so resonant for me personally.. and I am sure anyone who has ventured outside their story and storied friendships finds liberation and its hard to go back. Lots of big big hugs for writing this and sharing this... please write more <3

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Parool's avatar

Thanks for reading this and sharing your thoughts, Raju. As I read your words I am reminded of our conversation on codependent friendships. Looking back, I am so happy we are where we are. 💕

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Noirtanki's avatar

This was heartwarming to read mostly because it signals good tidings. They have begun and will be aplenty going forward. We become the words we speak.

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Parool's avatar

Amen to that, Nishi! Thank you for reading this essay and giving me hope with your words. 💕

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Natasha's avatar

Our words and thoughts can demonise the most trivial things. I love how your river of words flows into the depths of an ocean of calm and silence my dear Parool.🩷

“If only words,

knew what it meant to be silent.”

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Parool's avatar

Amazing. Thank you so much, Natasha! ❤️🤗

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Samira's avatar

I resonated with your words so much Parool - having gone through the same thing last year. It was fascinating to read how similar our experiences were. You've written beautifully.

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Parool's avatar

Thank you so much, Samira. ❤️🤗

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