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Deirdre Lewis's avatar

Congratulations on 2 years. It feels like so many more writers are here now but I always remember your words and observations from the early days.

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

It’s grown a lot but the real ones live on! Thank you Deirdre.

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

My mind keeps traveling to “words and observations”. There’s something here. It feels grounding.

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Victoria's avatar

Happy birthday love + travel! Thanks for helping me grow in literature. This substack is the most consistent I’ve been with reading anything. And I am thankful it adds value to my life and confidence. Who knows, maybe I’ll finish a book this year lol So excited for what’s to come with this platform you’ve created!!

Yes for the self portraits. The hair. The sun beaming off the skin. The vibes!!! Chefs kiss ❤️

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

My dearest Vic, thank you for always rooting for me! You inspire me with your energy and spirit. 🙏🏾

More self portraits coming up.

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Tabitha Blair's avatar

Congrats and hats off to your consistency and dedication in sharing beautifully poetic vulnerability on the page with all of us.

A thousand times yes to more selfies! Your natural femininity is its own work of art. 😍

Thank you for taking us on your journeys.

🥂 to many more!

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Awww shucks Tab, thank you for always sharing your rude gyal energy and seeing me and my efforts!

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alex b.'s avatar

Love every word of this. ✨❣️✨

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Thank you! It felt really good to share what was on my heart.

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alex b.'s avatar

Good.

“wading into the murky feelings…”

Initially I wanted to avoid that because I was afraid of passing on negative energy through my work. I wish you could’ve seen my efforts of trying to be positive as I’m painting and writing 😂. It worked sometimes but the more I stayed with it, I acknowledged every feeling that came to me. Too much effort to inhibit what I naturally need to feel in the moment. I had to wade in the murky feelings because a message is there. Turning those thoughts and emotions into art.🩶

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Hahahaha we don’t want you to be emotionally constipated. Sometimes heartbreak needs to be on the page/canvas. It’ll resonate. Let someone else know that it’s okay to be exactly where they are. It sounds like you’ve given yourself that freedom, you get to pass it on. This was such an insightful share, thanks Alex.

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C. Elyse's avatar

Cute dress and happy anniversary!

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Thank you! A first wear for a very special occasion 😌

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

Happy 2 years to this beautiful space and practice you’ve created. 💛💛

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Thank you Kaitlyn!

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Phil's avatar

Thank you for the energy you pour out weekly. It has been an inspiration…

self portraits = yes, si, oui and all the other languages

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Da, Shi, Ndio! 😏

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Dia Lupo's avatar

And we get these gorgeous pics to boot 😍

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Aw shucks 😊

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Riley Reign's avatar

Well this was a delicious read. Thank you for your devotion, Rachel!

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

thanks Riley, to infinity and beyond 🚀

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Darcai Reneé's avatar

Congratulations! I just love love love this!! so real and relatable! 💫🫶🏽

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Thanks Darcai!

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