An interior portrait, and it’s well painted too. I get a sense of anxiety, the feeling out of place and performing, the hyper-focusing on the teeth, the lipstick.
What does freedom look like? Maybe the bath water will clean the muddiness.
This is very tender and self-aware. You killed this ngl
Omggg thank you 🥹😮 that’s so kind. Not sure what freedom looks like either tbh I guess I was thinking not being bound to a place but then again having a sense of home is important
This feels very hyper-specific, the persistent conflict between enjoying your own company and wanting to socialise more to ease the loneliness, this felt very poetic 💌 <3
"Blunder through small talk" is the best description of the daily ordeal that is speaking to strangers. Matilda, this piece is so so beautiful, you should genuinely consider publishing this 💌
It sounds like you/the character enjoys spending time alone and then struggle to find a groove in social situations. To this I can relate. Sometimes I need to warm up a little before the words start flying properly. But when they do start a flying. Oh boy. The wit. The intellect. The annoyingness. Watch out.
Thank you 😊 I’m sure everyone has a great time in your company. I haven’t figured out social etiquette yet so I say the most personal details about myself to keep the conversation going
felt this deeply !!
Ohhh wow I didn’t think anyone else would 🥹🥲 💚💛
I’m sensing isolation, words leaving red lips. Sadness and disconnect. It’s an atmospheric piece.
Thank u Maria! 😊
An interior portrait, and it’s well painted too. I get a sense of anxiety, the feeling out of place and performing, the hyper-focusing on the teeth, the lipstick.
What does freedom look like? Maybe the bath water will clean the muddiness.
This is very tender and self-aware. You killed this ngl
Omggg thank you 🥹😮 that’s so kind. Not sure what freedom looks like either tbh I guess I was thinking not being bound to a place but then again having a sense of home is important
The image of leaving the house like a foal, reaching for brick and stone, is so tender and disorienting. That sense of proving reality really lands
Thank you <3 I’m always having to touch something strong and firm when I’m out and about!! Not sure why I just like feeling something steady
reading this while it’s cold out and i don’t have a jacket on, felt perfectly atmospheric which is how i like my writing <33
Omg I’m so pleased my writing matched the vibe that’s so nice to hear thank you 🥹🤍
This feels very hyper-specific, the persistent conflict between enjoying your own company and wanting to socialise more to ease the loneliness, this felt very poetic 💌 <3
Thank you!! 🤭 I love my own company and don’t feel lonely but always feel a little pressure to socialize so not to be seen by myself all the time 🫣
"Blunder through small talk" is the best description of the daily ordeal that is speaking to strangers. Matilda, this piece is so so beautiful, you should genuinely consider publishing this 💌
Thank you so much Maven that’s so kind ☹️🤍
This was a very nice piece. I liked it a lot.
It sounds like you/the character enjoys spending time alone and then struggle to find a groove in social situations. To this I can relate. Sometimes I need to warm up a little before the words start flying properly. But when they do start a flying. Oh boy. The wit. The intellect. The annoyingness. Watch out.
Thank you 😊 I’m sure everyone has a great time in your company. I haven’t figured out social etiquette yet so I say the most personal details about myself to keep the conversation going
I like that strategy. Makes for an interesting conversation.
"How's this weather huh?"
"I have flat feet."
somehow i feel connected yet in awe with this
Omg really 🫢😦 thank you!!!
you never fail to awe me 🥺 this was STUNNING and the imagery!!!!
Omg this means so much to me🥺 thank you Anoushka <3
"There’s a prescribed sedative in my pocket, just in case. I’ll take any scrap of delusion for comfort." love it
Loved reading this!!
Thank you!! 😊💗
Matildaaaaa this is so beautiful
Thank you so so much🥺🥺💕