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This was not what I expected, and I loved it.

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Thanks so much Troy! I hesitated on this one. It could easily be a little over the top — glad it worked.

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Very Roald Dahl-istic. I actually enjoyed it.

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Aww… That made my day. Thanks so much Anshu! I appreciate that.

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Humans. When will they ever learn? Or will they?

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Apparently not. What to do except write and try to tell them? 😀. Thanks Santosh!

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The story although seemed very dark but It resonated with me, I agree that misplaced kindness and self sacrifice can totally ruin relationships and only lead to resentments and unhappiness.

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Thank you Vanita for reading and for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate it.

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Thank you for the shout out💫

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Thank YOU 🙏

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I was going to press the "like" but it seems strange to like a tragic story. The psychologist in me wants to explain that whole situation. Then I remember, you made it up... 🤣

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Thanks Valentina. You should explain it. People would benefit from that and stop before things get so bad. 😀

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OK, so how about I do write about it on my side at Life Intelligence, including your poem and then you telling people on Arrival and Departures all about it, quoting my writting??? We can turn it into a little colaboration :) What do you think?

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Sounds great! Go for it!! ❤️

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Can’t wait to read but it’s not visible to free subscriber... I sent you an email. Lmk

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Fixed. You, and everyone should be able to read it now.

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I'm on it.

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A very powerful story, Reena! Especially the part where the world supports you in your own erasure!

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Thanks so much Priya! I hesitated a lot before putting it out there.

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Your disclaimer at the beginning immediately piqued my interest and the story did not disappoint. I died at the "he just nodded" part. Justified (kidding!)

I immediately related to this story though (NOT the murder, I feel bad when I kill bugs) but I used to light myself on fire to keep everyone else warm. And it was a hard lesson to learn especially as people aren't really happy when you start setting boundaries and standing up for yourself after.

For me it was because I could see other people's struggles and felt like I was in a better place mentally and emotionally so I tried extra hard to help out. I'm a sensitive person and a natural helper and those two combined can be deadly. That becomes expectation and then, like you said, resentment builds and boils over. My boiling point was sending a text that no one took well but it ended better for me than Meena at least! 😅

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Wow! Thanks Amy. So glad to hear it resonated. I think this self- erasure (or denial) is more common than we realize. I ofc used elements of drama to take it to an extreme conclusion. Happy to hear you took back the reins of how you wanted to give and get in the world. I suspect women fall into such traps more easily.

PS. I hesitated a lot before putting it out there but glad I did. 😀

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I think women do fall into it more easily! We're taught to take care of everyone first before we think of ourselves. It shows up in so many ways and is so hard to unlearn.

So glad you hit publish! I'm such a fan of dramatics! Life is better when we can whimsically play up emotions. Even if it leads to fictional murder 😆

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LOL! Yes. And thank you.

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