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Man! This is something that I haven't thought of... But if you actually see it from outside, the majority of successful people have their families around them all the time! The fact that you mentioned seeing all of your idols, so far that nothing left to prove got me thinking! My journey is still going, also I haven't met any of my idols yet...But I have my family and I can reconnect with them more and on a deep level... Maybe I will priorities going back to my roots and link with my them than seek something that will come as things progress.
Man, you're awesome. Sometimes the biggest, best thing we can do in life is the smallest. Sorry to hear about her departure. Good luck in Paris, with your family.
Thank you for sharing such a personal story. She sounds amazing! I am sorry she had to leave this world. I am glad you got to spend some time with her before she passed.
You follow your heart and I appreciate that. I am learning from your bravery and vulnerability. Thank you! <3
I am so sorry for your loss. I am going through the same. Biggest challenge i have ever faced. One moment at a time. One breath at a time. I wish you strength and peace during these times.
I'm 25 and lost my mom 10 months ago. It took me a few months to realize just how much I needed to be back home. I drove cross country and just arrived back in Montreal this week.
I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to reach out.
I know this feeling all too well. A month ago I booked a one way ticket to Egypt. I had reached all my goals of the past 5 years. I went to my dream college and got my BSc. Now what? When I was in high school I thought of moving back to Egypt to discover that side of me. I left as a young child so I always wondered about that. So with that, I booked the ticket and now I'm here. I'm here to study a bit more Arabic and try and live a simple life as an Egyptian girl. I wanna know who that side of me is. I want to understand the culture more. I feel like that way I can grow and move on from that to greater things. Here's to rediscovering our roots.
Lastly, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I hope you're as well as anyone can be at this time❤
This hit me hard today. I just found out from my mother that my paralysed grandfather will most likely pass away soon. I'm in my dorm in college, so I had to cope with it by myself.
I'm leaving my dorm this Friday so I can go say goodbye on Saturday. I am scared to see him, because he won't be the same as how I know him.
Thank you for the push to go visit. I needed this.
So sorry to hear about your grandfather, Rosanne. I hope you were able to visit him earlier this month. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Hey Matt! I’m really sorry about what you are doing through right now. I lost someone really close to me some time ago. I am wishing you all the best and all the support. I really hope you find confort with your family and friends in Paris. I hope you feel loved and supported because you are. You are strong, you are loved and seen. Lots of Love to you, my friend.
Those 3 lessons. Thanks Helen.
Man! This is something that I haven't thought of... But if you actually see it from outside, the majority of successful people have their families around them all the time! The fact that you mentioned seeing all of your idols, so far that nothing left to prove got me thinking! My journey is still going, also I haven't met any of my idols yet...But I have my family and I can reconnect with them more and on a deep level... Maybe I will priorities going back to my roots and link with my them than seek something that will come as things progress.
Thank you for the share Habibi
And i'm really sorry for your loss Matt ! all my heart is with you and your family.
I hope we can meet someday in France and discuss our thoughts
Man, you're awesome. Sometimes the biggest, best thing we can do in life is the smallest. Sorry to hear about her departure. Good luck in Paris, with your family.
Love
Thank you for sharing such a personal story. She sounds amazing! I am sorry she had to leave this world. I am glad you got to spend some time with her before she passed.
You follow your heart and I appreciate that. I am learning from your bravery and vulnerability. Thank you! <3
Sending you and your family so much love right now through this immense loss.
Hope you find the connection and laughter you're looking for and more back home.
I'm sorry for your loss Matt. Sending warm hugs and lots of love to you and your family
Hi Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am going through the same. Biggest challenge i have ever faced. One moment at a time. One breath at a time. I wish you strength and peace during these times.
And welcome back to Europe - Bon courage!!
Marina
I'm sorry for your loss, Matt. I hope you get to spend some quality time with the people you love. Much love.
Hi Matt,
I'm 25 and lost my mom 10 months ago. It took me a few months to realize just how much I needed to be back home. I drove cross country and just arrived back in Montreal this week.
I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to reach out.
All the best in Paris!
Emily
Love. ❤️
Thank you for this beautiful rendition!
Hi Matt,
I know this feeling all too well. A month ago I booked a one way ticket to Egypt. I had reached all my goals of the past 5 years. I went to my dream college and got my BSc. Now what? When I was in high school I thought of moving back to Egypt to discover that side of me. I left as a young child so I always wondered about that. So with that, I booked the ticket and now I'm here. I'm here to study a bit more Arabic and try and live a simple life as an Egyptian girl. I wanna know who that side of me is. I want to understand the culture more. I feel like that way I can grow and move on from that to greater things. Here's to rediscovering our roots.
Lastly, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I hope you're as well as anyone can be at this time❤
Hi Matt,
This hit me hard today. I just found out from my mother that my paralysed grandfather will most likely pass away soon. I'm in my dorm in college, so I had to cope with it by myself.
I'm leaving my dorm this Friday so I can go say goodbye on Saturday. I am scared to see him, because he won't be the same as how I know him.
Thank you for the push to go visit. I needed this.
I'm so sorry for your loss,
Rosanne
So sorry to hear about your grandfather, Rosanne. I hope you were able to visit him earlier this month. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Hi Matt,
I got so emotional while I was reading these lines. Your words really touched my heart.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your closed ones all the love and I'm sending you all a warm virtual hug.
Welcome to Europe! All the best,
Martina
Hey Matt! I’m really sorry about what you are doing through right now. I lost someone really close to me some time ago. I am wishing you all the best and all the support. I really hope you find confort with your family and friends in Paris. I hope you feel loved and supported because you are. You are strong, you are loved and seen. Lots of Love to you, my friend.
Take care,
Laura
from Barcelona
Thinking of you, Laura ♥️
So sorry for your loss. But it's great to hear that you found a new goal/priority.
And on a side note: welcome back to Europe!
Oh, Matt.. I'm sorry. I'm going through something similar so i get how you're feeling
Thinking of you, Amanda ♥️