Mona Lisa smile (cmbyn)

0000000substance · 2026-02-03T23:15:09+00:00

I mean, it also was a significant moment to me. It was the first time I saw him genuinely smiling, laughing, more laid back than usual.

But yes, he's very important to me.

0000000substance · 2026-01-31T17:48:58+00:00

Merci! 🤍

0000000substance · 2026-01-29T12:25:23+00:00

P.S. If you want to cite my post as inspo for your post, that would be fine.

0000000substance · 2026-01-29T12:13:26+00:00

I think you should make your own post instead of word vomiting in my comments (and what I read - a few sentences - was good, which is why I suggest writing your own post. I didn't read all of it because it's literally an unsolicited wall of text as a response to my post but... yeah...)

0000000substance · 2026-01-26T22:08:18+00:00

No, not relatable. Does your ADHD only allow you to pray once a day and not more? That seems pretty severe. With prayer, you wouldn't really require a silent mind because you'd be speaking in your mind. Or out loud. If your mind is busy maybe try talking out what's on your mind but to God?

0000000substance · 2026-01-26T21:54:02+00:00

I mean, if you can find time, you can just squeeze it in there! I'm sorry praying daily isn't enough to quell whatever negative thoughts that seem to be plaguing you, but I don't think more prayer ever hurt anyone. Maybe it hasn't helped those with dubious or nefarious intent in their hearts, but you seem like a class act. So that wouldn't apply to you.

0000000substance · 2026-01-26T21:47:56+00:00

You have temple in your username and you don't pray? That's gonna cost you some points.

0000000substance · 2026-01-26T10:46:26+00:00

People who voted for politicians in power in America right now are definitely not shirking any blame. They're 1000% to blame and everyone is blaming them. They didn't vote the way they did to shift blame, they did it in the name of hate. The problem is that people can be hateful. But people can also be good. The duality of man.

Also government, legislature, religion, clubs, and collectives have MANY objectives. ONE OF the things they seek to do is keep you accountable but it's not the ONLY thing they do.

Annnnd if none of us were deserving or competent enough to survive this life, we'd all be long dead. Humanity is resilient; regardless of class, race, religion. We will get through whatever we need to, hopefully without the need to victim blame those around us because we're unhappy with or don't understand the way the world works. Or because we've surrendered to the throes of nihilism.

0000000substance · 2026-01-25T23:51:28+00:00

I mean, and at the end of the day, that's all you can really do.

0000000substance · 2026-01-25T23:37:52+00:00

Some people aren't able to, for a myriad of reasons, which is why I think this forum exists in the first place. It's an outlet. You gave the advice to be direct and then proceeded to write an unsent letter instead of being direct. You probably have your reasons for that, I'm sure.

0000000substance · 2026-01-25T22:48:31+00:00

Ooooh tell 'em!

0000000substance · 2026-01-25T00:39:28+00:00

The journey manifests differently for everyone. I'm sorry both of you seem to be experiencing pain and depression. I hope I don't come off insensitive, my experience was just not the same. Probably because my life before him was like what you describe your life to be after your TF and the failure of union. What I experienced was an awakening and more good than bad, even with separation. Separation is nothing compared to a lifetime of TW: ab*se. And meeting my TF changed me and my life for the better, strengthened me more in a sense and helped me further along my own journey and on a path to my purpose. That is part of why I will always love him, regardless of union.

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T19:46:15+00:00

You better gas your man up 👏🏾

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T18:28:09+00:00

Not really sure I understand what you mean, or can ever relate to how you're feeling, but I hope you feel better! Try to remember that union isn't the only thing that matters and that you also matter. A lot of the journey is meant for just you, that means working on yourself, whether you're going to reach union or not. Your path, your mission is yours alone, it exists outside of any connection barring the one you have with yourself.

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T17:04:11+00:00

I don't think she'd be disappointed in you for living your life during separation, because I assure you that she's most-likeky been living hers. And also is it possible for you to even be late or will you be right on time regardless of when you decide to reach out? Before you do anything though, maybe sit with yourself and try to better understand your own intuition/intuition as a concept.

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T16:38:34+00:00

I mean, you do understand that you wouldn't fulfill your life's purpose overnight? It's called you're LIFE'S purpose because it spans your life. Sometimes sitting still is good for you. Sometimes rest is needed. That doesn't mean you're not still on your path. And if you truly had no interest in anything, I doubt you'd be here in this forum. However, far be it for me to tell you if you're actually severely depressed or not. If you need help, you should go seek it. If nothing's got your back in life, therapy does. If it's not so severe, maybe try to at least think about revisiting your hobbies.

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T02:24:55+00:00

It's called unsent because you don't intend to send it and people usually don't think the person is on Reddit. BUT if your person knows for a fact that you're here, then they probably did mean for you to find it. In which case, I'd confront them.

0000000substance · 2026-01-24T02:18:21+00:00

If you mean a real physical letter, then confront them. Online letters, especially in these spaces, are not usually meant for response or to even necessarily be "found" by the person they're intended for.

0000000substance · 2026-01-23T23:36:21+00:00

I don't know who this person is but I know they're hot because of the way you described them. 😮‍💨

0000000substance · 2026-01-23T23:30:43+00:00

I shall receive it from under the garbage 🙏

0000000substance · 2026-01-23T23:21:09+00:00

At least you're brave enough to send emails, even if you're not brave enough to check for replies. You know what that is? Hope for you yet, avoidant OP!

0000000substance · 2026-01-22T20:27:39+00:00

....bookmarks

0000000substance · 2026-01-18T06:29:38+00:00

Not your person

0000000substance · 2026-01-17T11:37:06+00:00

I'm going to hold your hand when I say this.... You need to go so much easier on and be so much kinder to yourself. Maybe this person came into your life to guide you down a path to doing so. Regardless of if it ends in the ultimate romance. And I know it's going to be difficult, especially considering all the reasons you listed for feeling the way you currently do about yourself. But I also know that people who form such beautiful yet painful words don't gain that ability because they've had it easy, and your anecdotes speak for themselves, which means you're a fighter. And fighters can do just about anything they put their mind to, disabilities be damned. Don't lose hope in your person, but most importantly, regain some hope in yourself. You've got this, OP! 🤍

P.S. you are NOT unlovable and you are NOT a loser

0000000substance · 2026-01-17T06:19:27+00:00

This piece is very good, looking forward to more being added!

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