Since last year I only knew shrinking „outside“, hiding who I am for others.
But this time the shrinking was „inside“, I lost myself completely (and absolutely didn’t like who I’ve become).
I believe in rough situations letting you grow, making you stronger. But for the first time I realized that some situations can be too much to take, you can’t make any effort of them for yourself.
That was the hardest part for me, accepting the collapse without being able to change anything. It truly was a lesson about that you sometimes have to take more than you are able to, but don’t break anyway.
You totally hit the point, this really exceeded my capacity.
Not breaking isn’t always strength it’s often just surviving. I’m really moved you shared this. Thank you for staying in that conversation with me. 🤍 It means more than words can carry.
Omg!!!!! I cant believe you mentioned me!!!! Honoured! Beautiful poem as always! And magnificent images! Good luck for your new antifragile method of getting back to ur self!!!
Utterly sacred, beautiful Wildflower—this moved through me viscerally. I see your humanness, your courage, your becoming. I feel our shared existence here too. What a precious and rare thing it is to witness something so alive and true.
Thank you so much, my dearest friend. ❤️ This is one of the most heartfelt und beautiful comments I ever received. Thank you so much for feeling this so deeply, for seeing (me). Love you!! ❤️
This hits a place I know too well not the numbness, but the shrinking.
How a self can fade into translucence until even memory feels refracted.
Your imagery is razor-soft, and the shift to antifragile grounds the entire piece.
Beautiful work. Thank you for writing from the place where light returns with edges. 🤍
Thank you for reading and feeling it, Samu!! 🤍
Since last year I only knew shrinking „outside“, hiding who I am for others.
But this time the shrinking was „inside“, I lost myself completely (and absolutely didn’t like who I’ve become).
I believe in rough situations letting you grow, making you stronger. But for the first time I realized that some situations can be too much to take, you can’t make any effort of them for yourself.
I hear the difference you describe shrinking “outside” and shrinking “inside.”
That inner collapse you mention… it takes courage to name it without turning it into a performance of strength.
And yes, some situations don’t make us stronger; they simply exceed our capacity.
I’m glad you found language for it that alone is already a form of returning to yourself.
And just to say it more simply: I’m here.
Your honesty means a lot. 🤍
That was the hardest part for me, accepting the collapse without being able to change anything. It truly was a lesson about that you sometimes have to take more than you are able to, but don’t break anyway.
You totally hit the point, this really exceeded my capacity.
Thank you so much for being here, Samu!! 🤍
Not breaking isn’t always strength it’s often just surviving. I’m really moved you shared this. Thank you for staying in that conversation with me. 🤍 It means more than words can carry.
Thank you for your beautiful words and for being there!! 🤍
Omg!!!!! I cant believe you mentioned me!!!! Honoured! Beautiful poem as always! And magnificent images! Good luck for your new antifragile method of getting back to ur self!!!
I told you, Snookie!! ❤️
Thank you so much for being here!!
I thank God you exist!!
Love you, Snookie!! ❤️😘🫶🏻
I love you!!!! Thank you!!
❤️
Wildflower, I don’t know what to say. You’re beautiful and sensitive soul, welcome back! ✨
Thank you so much for being here, Jo-Ann!! I appreciate you!
Incredible photos and poem. I can relate to disappearing. Written in a ghostly style. Love it.
Thank you so much, Stephanie!! I really appreciate you!
I feel so much of this, especially the last two years of my life
I‘m so glad that you can relate to this, Jane. Thank you so much for reading. 🤍
Utterly sacred, beautiful Wildflower—this moved through me viscerally. I see your humanness, your courage, your becoming. I feel our shared existence here too. What a precious and rare thing it is to witness something so alive and true.
Thank you so much, my dearest friend. ❤️ This is one of the most heartfelt und beautiful comments I ever received. Thank you so much for feeling this so deeply, for seeing (me). Love you!! ❤️
I came back after long and your photos and words were a good way to start Wildflower!
Thank you so much, Mocra!! 🤍 Welcome back, I missed you!
You are an amazing poet and photographer. I am glad you are here. Much love!
Thank you so much, Laura!! 🤍 This really means a lot.
It’s amazing that you’re finding your way back! Keep going 🫶
Will do!! Thank you so much, nadia! ❤️❤️❤️
I understand what you mean, Wildflower. Protecting oneself against love. I'm happy you are here. 🤍
Thank you so much for your kindness, Rea!!
Beautiful! Love how it is all laid our with the images and how the images are part of the poem.
Thank you so much, Manuela!! 🤍 This means a lot.
This is so hauntingly beautiful and so perfectly raw and vulnerable 🩶
Thank you so much, Lyns!! 🤍 I really appreciate you!
All of this was so very moving. But I could definitely identify with this,
"There were so many times in my life when I felt nothing, because feeling anything would have been too hard to take."
Thank you so much for reading und commenting so kindly, Kathleen!!
You're welcome
Oh this was stunning.
Thank you so much for your kindness, Stephanie!!
it felt like i was there, in the experience, changing shape. was visceral
Thank you so much, Yulia!! Your words really mean a lot to me.
welcome back 🌹
Wow photos and words that have so much emotion and feeling.
Thank you so much, Shital!! This really means a lot to me.