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writing will save abbey's avatar

the way I still remember you posting him on instagram and I was like omg she got the cool new skater boy !! but no idea the background of what he went through. that first love connection with someone is so special. thank you for sharing with us ❤️

Emma's avatar

thank you for sharing this 💞 the way you describe crying in the bathroom comes in like my own vivid memory

Emma's avatar

Eliza, this was so captivating. You have a true gift!

carol's avatar

so beautiful thank u eliza 💗

faithe's avatar

beautiful writing, i’m feeling very seen + understood after reading. you captured the feeling of it all so perfectly. thank you❤️

Bailey's avatar

I can’t believe you wrote that song at 14! It is so lovely and the ukulele makes me so nostalgic for those tender early teen years.

bella's avatar

Truly a way with words! Thank u for sharing

tess's avatar

I am in a place of tears, that is for sure.

Masha Domingo's avatar

Eliza you are wise beyond your years

Grace Boehlke's avatar

been thinking about this piece since I first read it this morning, thank u for writing it ❤️‍🩹

Sodak's avatar

Incredible... the story, and the song. Thank you, Eliza...