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Bianca van der Meulen's avatar

Sometimes I think our brains are twins. The contrast of obedience vs. devotion, your experiences with sex (and conversations with men about sex), the drive for freedom—so relatable in a bizarrely specific way!

I was inches away from taking a vow of chastity when I met my husband at 23. Everyone I knew thought I was nuts. I've been much slower and more reluctant to own my true feelings about autonomy and that sacred space... it's coming together now in a cool way. Writing like yours helps!

Also, I knew nothing of the Vestal Virgins and little of St Cecilia. What rich history, and so beautifully relevant.

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Serena Burman's avatar

Thank you for all of this, the nod of solidarity, the reflection that writing matters, the affirmation that partnership without losing self quest is truly baffling. Trusting that these twin brains will collide one of these days. ❤️

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Suzanne Latham's avatar

Dearest Serena,

Once again I find such depth in your words which set me on paths of inner exploration and awareness. You are a marvel, Rose Red, and I am so grateful to get to know you through your words and heart. Thank you. I love you.

Suzanne 😘🥰

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Pink Moon Therapy's avatar

This whole piece is brilliant and I could not stop thinking of your north node in the 12th house !!! Solitude + spirituality as your guides. And duh, Magic.

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Jenn Schuessler's avatar

So good, Serena. Xx

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