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Folorunso Victoria's avatar

Hey Tobe

First off, I want to say you are brave for writing something like this. I know it feels raw and exposing, but that's what makes it powerful. But I hope you know that

1. It's okay to be vulnerable... So many people chose to hide what they are feeling but you are facing it head on. That's not weakness _that's strength.

2. Don't fear judgement... Because the people that love u won't hold things against you. They want the real u... The 'u' who feels deeply, who cares too much. Stop worrying about been seen as "too sensitive" or * dramatic. * you are just you, and that's more than enough. You don't need to hide behind a version of yourself that feels more acceptable

3. Let yourself hurt and then let yourself heal.... That feeling of being the "last child" or getting the hand_me_downs, it's okay to admit that it stungs. Sensitivity is not a flaw but a gift, and learning to embrace that will lead to greater self acceptance.

4. . You don’t have to be perfect: It’s okay not to be happy all the time. It’s okay to have moments where things are messy, where your thoughts are racing, where you’re pacing outside in mismatched pajamas at 3 am. You don’t need to be "fine" all the time. Give yourself permission to feel whatever it is you’re feeling—without the pressure to fix it right away.

Lastly, remember that you don’t have to have it all figured out right now. Life is a process, and so is understanding yourself. Be patient with yourself, and keep trusting your heart.

You’ve got this.

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Folorunso Victoria's avatar

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I promise to make post that worth your time, and you'll love reading it as much as I love I writing

Thank you 😍

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Adewunmi's avatar

Tobe, you ain’t doing too much. You are just being yourself and I for one, love you like that. So do not answer that big head with dirty dreadlocks that called you overly sensitive 😒. My day was very long and stressful btw 😔, how was yours my Tobe ?💘

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Olivia <3's avatar

Love this!💕

You have a way of writing that really resonates with me❤️

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Berikis Okpanachi's avatar

Thisssssssss!!!>>>

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Yvonne Matylda's avatar

“Sensitive as a curse word has always been crazy because how is someone angry that I care?”

Oh!! Same here, Tobe! Same here! This word ‘sensitive’ flew like a kite throughout my teens. At a point, I started being ashamed of it or would wish I didn’t care as much. Before I started reading your letters, I had already started becoming a hardened part of myself I couldn’t even recognize. But you make me feel so safe and proud to be sensitive again. I no longer care what anyone thinks, like I’m sensitive? So?! And you’re not! Tf!

Yay!!!! 10k in a bit💃💃💃

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Moyinoluwa.'s avatar

I hope you love writing about your childhood as much as I love reading them.🧚🏼‍♂️🤍

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Prisca💕's avatar

For one I've always being called sensitive 🥲

But my sensitivity keeps me human....

So does it keeps you human

And yes toughness is soooooooooo underrated😌

We are meant to living our soft life as our soft self

Please don't care less

We already have enough roughish people in the world...

They kind of need us😊

Much Love To be🌹✨💗

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Ella's avatar

I really love this Tobe😍

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Alfred  Ruth's avatar

Thisssssss🥺🥺🥺>>>>>>

Resonates with my soul and inner child

Anyways my day was awful,been dealing with cramps 🫠,how was yours tho?

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Blessing Shittu💙's avatar

It's okay to rant...gosh I wish I could do that myself but reading your letters has been assuring so please don't stop. The good days and the sad days, I don't mind reading them... we all don't mind.

Also, I think we get to see life in a different perspective when we view it from another angle. Glad you found out on time that your house is bigger, lol.

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Danii's avatar

Bbb, I always get teary eyed reading your newsletters, I love you and your relatability

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Sheile Brenda's avatar

Really love this 🤩. My day was very stressful 😭 and tiring but it's better now with you in it ☺️

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Henrietta Aderoju's avatar

I love this so much

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Henrietta Aderoju's avatar

Tobe, I love your writings so much❤️❤️

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Girl Melancholy💜's avatar

Whatever is wrong with you Tobe. It is beautiful. Love it🌝

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August udoh's avatar

Interesting... makes you think.

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Tim's avatar

Optimus prime

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