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Jawadun Karim's avatar

Wow, Cybele, this is beautifully brewed ☕✨! The way you frame nostalgia as both a longing and a teacher really stirs something deep. It’s amazing how time can transform bitterness into gratitude—kind of like the perfect espresso shot, strong but smooth. 🙏 Your mom’s resilience is inspiring, and your reflection feels like sipping on a warm memory. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt piece! 🖤✨

Hannah's avatar

I love your writing cybele- it deeply resonates with me 🤍

Cybele Ramirez's avatar

this means a lot, hannah! thanks for reading and sharing 🫶🏽

Lynnette's avatar

This is beautiful!! I especially resonated with this section, it is so well written!!

I have this unexplained craving for the past.

It pulls at me like an ex I can’t let go of, seductive and insistent. It’s a world I can return to when the present overwhelms me

Savoring Sweden's avatar

Really enjoy your writing 😊

Isaiah Kye Diaz-Mays's avatar

Such a gorgeous piece from a beautiful writer. Resonated so deeply. Proud of you!!