First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now, I am dying... and suddenly I realize I forgot to live.
2026-10-09 10:21:40
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Ericas.explanations :
For anyone who needs it
2026-10-09 04:13:56
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Ladyofthehouse07 :
“I would not waste a single minute scrolling the lives of people I never met.” Damn
2026-10-09 16:21:11
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Mari :
this makes me sad, I don't wanna age and die
2026-10-08 21:12:59
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ViolentSavior560 :
the days are long but the years are short. enjoy everyday you can
2026-10-08 20:07:54
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Itsharjinder 🏹 :
this really made me realise I’m wasting the years I’ll wish I could get back.
2026-10-08 17:35:51
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Stevijo :
I'm 82. Thank you.
2026-10-08 22:51:29
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ihopeyouwell :
I hate how life is just about regreting, losing, longing, mourning as we're just aging
2026-10-09 08:58:03
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Antonio :
this is beautiful
2026-10-09 13:14:59
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CharlieGirl808 :
Health is a crown only the sick can see.
2026-10-10 12:17:14
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Julie Minchey :
You always hit me in my chest!! I thought poetry was dead but you girl... your words are so beautiful!! 🥰
2026-10-11 04:05:20
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Thea :
Buying your book the next chance I get cause girl
2026-10-08 17:10:47
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mr.m :
We didnt listen to the Sunscreen guy, guys we gotta listen to this.
2026-10-11 00:01:09
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Veggiesandbread :
Is your book available in audio?
2026-10-09 18:38:59
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j u l e s :
crying currently
2026-10-08 17:17:03
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paco :
That was beautiful, sad & inspiring
2026-10-09 18:12:49
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Marni MacIsaac :
this is beautiful, tears are flowing,❤️💯
2026-10-10 10:57:27
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hi there :
Wow soo touching. Things/memories money won’t buy 🥺
2026-10-10 11:19:34
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heyitsashabroad :
My grandmother who is 86 lost her husband after getting married to him at age 16 and literally never knowing life without him…I called her to wish her a happy Easter last year, worried that she was alone, and she said that she was hosting a party for the entire town on her property with vendors, bounce houses, face painters, etc and that she’d call me back when she had more time. That’s living.
2026-10-09 12:01:45
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Catschickensandbabies :
Good morning I’m just turned 58 years old and have been making excuses to go back to Yoga. And after listening to this, I booked a session and I’m on my way. Thank you for reminding me to take care of myself now.
2026-10-09 12:30:26
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Sarah Jane :
I feel this! My grandma is 87 and her life is so small now. I’ve just turned 40 and I’m going to spend the next 10 years travelling the world for her
2026-10-09 09:18:05
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Tara Parsons :
As someone who is disabled from the waist down (my absolute favorite place on earth was the beach WHICH anyone in a wheelchair or with walking difficulties can attest that sand/rocky areas are the most difficult terrain now!) DO IT!! while you can. you're not guaranteed tomorrow!
2026-10-09 12:09:00
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Basicallybasic :
I’m 30, I have terrible back pain and I can’t bend over
2026-10-09 17:31:52
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yukira :
the one with the mom broke me. I'm so rude to my mother, and I'm so sorry. I'm telling her this too. I'm so sorry.
2026-10-08 20:22:59
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AprilAnn :
Is there some way to make this play as my alarm every morning???
2026-10-09 06:11:25
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