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Juliette Eames's avatar

How old is your baby? Mine is 10 months and I feel like I’m just returning to self!

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Hi Juliette, my baby is almost a year old. I’m finding my way back to myself. Slowly but surely. I am so glad that you are feeling more like yourself 😊🤍

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Outtamydamnmind's avatar

Rose, this one hit hard. The way you captured that dissonance between who you were and who you’re becoming how the mirror can feel like both a betrayal and a teacher just floored me. The ache of losing that old self is so real, but the tenderness in the last lines, claiming this new woman as yours, felt like a soft victory. It’s messy and honest and holy. Thank you for putting this into words. ✨

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. It means a lot to me 🩷

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Hina Gondal's avatar

Love this!

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Thank you 🤍

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neal riggers's avatar

love this piece, the grief jumps off the screen!

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Wow! I am so glad it resonated that way. Thank you 😊

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Mona Furca's avatar

Beautiful!

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Thank you Mona 🩷

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Anna | Tender & True's avatar

The grief, the softness, the way you captured that quiet ache of no longer recognizing yourself — it’s stunning and so real Rose.

Thank you for naming what so many of us feel but struggle to say out loud 🤍

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Rose | After the Afterglow's avatar

Thank you for sharing Anna. Your kindness means a lot to me 🤍

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