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Eunice Adebiyi's avatar

I absolutely adored reading this. I recently found you accidentally on YouTube and ran to Substack to sign up and read your work. I felt and still

Often feel what you so eloquently wrote (especially the rigid part) man that still stings (means I still have work to do) but it’s nice to see a reflection of me in you and that growth is also taking place. X

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Hey Eunice! Thank you so much for this! I’m so glad you found your way to my work, and I’m honored that you connected with what I wrote. And trust me, I know the sting of rigidity all too well, Lol. You're not alone in this, and it’s beautiful to see the growth happening for both of us. Keep doing the work, because it’s worth every step, even when it feels tough.

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Eunice Adebiyi's avatar

❤️🥹

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Cathy Q Little's avatar

Jay, I am so happy for you on your journey of embracing YOU! Love you more and more...

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Thanks, Mom. I love you!!

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Carla Danise's avatar

Love this. I’ll be turning 38 next month and I’ve had thoughts similar to yours. Grateful that with age comes wisdom and a better understanding of who we are now and also who we are becoming.

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Thank you so much. And happy almost 38! It really is a gift; this growing clarity about who we are and who we’re becoming. I’m grateful for that too. Wishing you a beautiful year ahead, full of peace, purpose, and ease 🫶🏽

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Marissa Tonge's avatar

Loved this. I’m 33 but feeling a similar transformation ❤️

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Thank you so much 🫶🏽 I love that. It feels like the thirties come with a different kind of growth transformation. Sending love as you move through your own shift ❤️

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holy smith's avatar

i couldn’t agree more with this. 🫶🏽 i just turned 37 and feel the exact same way. cheers to taking a step back + growth! 🥂 x

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Yesss, happy belated 37! So many of us are in a season of reflection and growth, and I really do love that for us. Cheers to giving ourselves room to evolve. So glad this resonated with you 🫶🏽

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Brittanii' (Tanae) Batts's avatar

This was everything. An awesome read and message. The honesty, vulnerability, and courage. I can relate to learning how to let go and ease. It's challenging daily process still to this day but yes worth it. Showing up as our raw selves is brave and hard. Hope you are giving yourself compassion on the journey too. You're doing great 💛💛

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Jaylynn Little's avatar

Thanks, Brittanii'! Letting go and leaning into ease is a daily practice for me, too. Some days it feels natural, and other days it’s a wrestle. But I’m learning to give myself grace along the way. I appreciate your kind words more than you know, and I’m grateful we’re on this journey of showing up together. 💛

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Rad's avatar

!!!!!!!!!

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

I needed to read this. Thank you.

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