I feel like sometimes people can trigger the ignition of the love (and most importantly, self-love) that's inside us by pouring into us generously and without fear. Other times, they might do it by taking, taking, and taking from us until we are forced to say No out of self-preservation. One teaches us to love ourselves by opening up to receive, the other teaches us to love ourselves by protecting ourselves and putting ourselves first. I don't mean to romanticize hardship (never), I just think love is always both guiding star and end goal, no matter what we go through. Thank you for sharing so honestly. Keep doing your alchemy ❤❤❤
Venus, I love this perspective so much 🥺 the idea that both teach us self-love, I never thought of it in this way, and it resonates a lot. I think I've gone through the unhealthy romantisization of hardship and now I'm in the process of creating a more healthy version of it, that it's true that it makes you more resilient, it brings a lot of wisdom, a lot of getting to know yourself and what you are here to do. Thank you for reading my poem and for bringing this to the table. Writing it was important for me but reading this makes the whole process of poetry even more healing, thank you ❤️
Wisdom and self knowledge, very true! Both are so precious and can be gained from these harsh experiences. Turning lead into gold. Thank *you* for your writing, Gala! Have a great Sunday 🌞💖
this is just incredible. I hope many people get to read this, thank you for your honesty, I saw myself in you so much and I feel empowered after reading this
Your poem really touched my heart. It felt like looking at a mirror.
It deeply resonates, especially the dynamics with your mother and the feeling of distancing yourself from others. Self sabotage, feeling like your mother doesn't want you to break away from the vicious cycle. I admire that you didn't stop making art, that you never gave up on yourself in the end.
Yasmin 💗 it means the world to me that you understood so much where I was coming from writing this poem. I wanted to express the realisation I had not that long ago that I had become distant, sparkless and a little bit hopeless from this situation. I somehow thought this was my personality now, that I was not trusting of people of myself. Now I understand this was never my true nature, and I was never like this before I experienced abusive situations. Thank you for taking the time to read such a heavy subject 🌸
Hi Gala, I totally get it, it’s like finally seeing the light again after being in the shadows for so long. I'm glad you can see yourself again the way you really are, full of light ❤️
"...for a moment here we are not gonna “hold space” for mothers when they display abusive behaviours, we are just gonna be here for the daughters and the sons." I think society really needs this. I have such a deep well in my heart for all the voiceless children (including adult children) in a culture that venerates parents (especially mothers). I am very thankful to have a mother who finally took accountability for her toxic behavior and did the work to change, which has truly healed our relationship. It was a long, painful journey for me, and I know so many never experience the relief of things ultimately working out 😔 Thank you so much for sharing something so vulnerable. I'm sure so many feel validated hearing your reflections! ❤️
Lela, thank you so so much for reading💗 and making me feel seen and understood. I’m really happy your mum did the work to change, I really believe that it can happen. I think people sometimes have to snap out of their anger, perception they have of themselves, the past… and start living, it’s never too late
I really loved this gala. One of your best imo. Also love how you bring all those deep, complicated feelings to the surface and make them feel so accessible. It's not something that's easy or comfortable to express, but you did a great job of doing just that. Thanks for recognizing the mother wound in yourself and in all of us ❤️
thank you Zoya 🥺❤️!! this means a lot. I was a bit insecure about this one but I just let it flow. If I want to keep sharing my thoughts it has to be like this, honest even if it isn't very pretty or comfortable. Sometimes I finish writing something and I think wow people are gonna think I'm not okay hahaha, but sharing art is so much bigger than that, is about being seen in complicated feelings and making others feel seen too. This comment light up my day
Elisha this means so much thank you 💗 that is one of my favourite lines!! I realised that is what I always ask the sea subconsciously, is like my church, the biggest connection I've had to "god" has been the sea
Galaaaa! This is so crushingly beautiful! You're a wonderful soul and despite this being an aching read, I see you and I'm glad you're here, reaching out with this poem. Sending you lots of love and warm hugs! 🫂❤️
thank you Vera ❤️❤️ for taking the time to read this, I was a bit insecure about it not being super beautiful and poetic, but I love how honest vulnerable thoughts are received here, even if they don't sound very pretty, it makes me feel so empowered 🌸
I think it’s beautiful and poetic because of its rawness and honesty… I find this so much more refreshing. Keep going, Gala. You’re doing fantastic! If you ever want to talk, I’m here for you.❤️
this is so beautiful wow
thank you bexie🥺 this means a lot to me💙
ty sm for sharing <3
I feel like sometimes people can trigger the ignition of the love (and most importantly, self-love) that's inside us by pouring into us generously and without fear. Other times, they might do it by taking, taking, and taking from us until we are forced to say No out of self-preservation. One teaches us to love ourselves by opening up to receive, the other teaches us to love ourselves by protecting ourselves and putting ourselves first. I don't mean to romanticize hardship (never), I just think love is always both guiding star and end goal, no matter what we go through. Thank you for sharing so honestly. Keep doing your alchemy ❤❤❤
Venus, I love this perspective so much 🥺 the idea that both teach us self-love, I never thought of it in this way, and it resonates a lot. I think I've gone through the unhealthy romantisization of hardship and now I'm in the process of creating a more healthy version of it, that it's true that it makes you more resilient, it brings a lot of wisdom, a lot of getting to know yourself and what you are here to do. Thank you for reading my poem and for bringing this to the table. Writing it was important for me but reading this makes the whole process of poetry even more healing, thank you ❤️
Wisdom and self knowledge, very true! Both are so precious and can be gained from these harsh experiences. Turning lead into gold. Thank *you* for your writing, Gala! Have a great Sunday 🌞💖
This is so beautiful 🥀
Thank you Nadia💗💗 can’t wait to read your new poem!! 🥺
this is just incredible. I hope many people get to read this, thank you for your honesty, I saw myself in you so much and I feel empowered after reading this
Thank you so much Eliana🌼💙
Hi Gala,
Your poem really touched my heart. It felt like looking at a mirror.
It deeply resonates, especially the dynamics with your mother and the feeling of distancing yourself from others. Self sabotage, feeling like your mother doesn't want you to break away from the vicious cycle. I admire that you didn't stop making art, that you never gave up on yourself in the end.
Please keep going!
Much love
Yasmin 💗 it means the world to me that you understood so much where I was coming from writing this poem. I wanted to express the realisation I had not that long ago that I had become distant, sparkless and a little bit hopeless from this situation. I somehow thought this was my personality now, that I was not trusting of people of myself. Now I understand this was never my true nature, and I was never like this before I experienced abusive situations. Thank you for taking the time to read such a heavy subject 🌸
Hi Gala, I totally get it, it’s like finally seeing the light again after being in the shadows for so long. I'm glad you can see yourself again the way you really are, full of light ❤️
"...for a moment here we are not gonna “hold space” for mothers when they display abusive behaviours, we are just gonna be here for the daughters and the sons." I think society really needs this. I have such a deep well in my heart for all the voiceless children (including adult children) in a culture that venerates parents (especially mothers). I am very thankful to have a mother who finally took accountability for her toxic behavior and did the work to change, which has truly healed our relationship. It was a long, painful journey for me, and I know so many never experience the relief of things ultimately working out 😔 Thank you so much for sharing something so vulnerable. I'm sure so many feel validated hearing your reflections! ❤️
Lela, thank you so so much for reading💗 and making me feel seen and understood. I’m really happy your mum did the work to change, I really believe that it can happen. I think people sometimes have to snap out of their anger, perception they have of themselves, the past… and start living, it’s never too late
As always Gala this is amazing!
Thank you Ikram💕🍉
I really loved this gala. One of your best imo. Also love how you bring all those deep, complicated feelings to the surface and make them feel so accessible. It's not something that's easy or comfortable to express, but you did a great job of doing just that. Thanks for recognizing the mother wound in yourself and in all of us ❤️
thank you Zoya 🥺❤️!! this means a lot. I was a bit insecure about this one but I just let it flow. If I want to keep sharing my thoughts it has to be like this, honest even if it isn't very pretty or comfortable. Sometimes I finish writing something and I think wow people are gonna think I'm not okay hahaha, but sharing art is so much bigger than that, is about being seen in complicated feelings and making others feel seen too. This comment light up my day
You write with such vulnerability gala it’s so pretty ❤️
thank you Mari ❤️ I'm so happy you are so open to reading something this vulnerable, it brings me so much joy to not keep this thoughts to myself
This is beautiful and honest and touching, transformational even.
"I ask the sea,
could you take care of me?
she teaches me that beauty still exists." - magic ✨️
Elisha this means so much thank you 💗 that is one of my favourite lines!! I realised that is what I always ask the sea subconsciously, is like my church, the biggest connection I've had to "god" has been the sea
Galaaaa! This is so crushingly beautiful! You're a wonderful soul and despite this being an aching read, I see you and I'm glad you're here, reaching out with this poem. Sending you lots of love and warm hugs! 🫂❤️
thank you Vera ❤️❤️ for taking the time to read this, I was a bit insecure about it not being super beautiful and poetic, but I love how honest vulnerable thoughts are received here, even if they don't sound very pretty, it makes me feel so empowered 🌸
I think it’s beautiful and poetic because of its rawness and honesty… I find this so much more refreshing. Keep going, Gala. You’re doing fantastic! If you ever want to talk, I’m here for you.❤️
💗💗 same for you, dm me any time, I’m open to reflect on life or share any thoughts with you hahahahaha
thank you for writing this dear gala, it was such an honest and empowering read 🤍
thank you jennae ❤️❤️ for being here and always making me feel seen by showing so much love and gentleness to my poems