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Leila's avatar

Love this post!!

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Layla Shaikley's avatar

Thank you!!

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Natasha R's avatar

It’s kind of like acting class where you have to embody someone else to play that character and their lived experience which is different from yours. I still haven’t figured out how to do that successfully, but hopeful it will come.

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Layla Shaikley's avatar

This is so true! Look up the Batman effect it’s an experiment that proves exactly this

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Fafa Tekbali's avatar

Oh, this is very timely for me. Thank you for this reminder!

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Layla Shaikley's avatar

Thanks for the feedback!

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Nada Faris's avatar

These musings always hit the spot when needed ! Thank you Layla.

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Layla Shaikley's avatar

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate it

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Gladys Downs's avatar

Great story telling and great way to bring in your identity realization but also your mommy duties in your kids identity building! Really enjoyed it and replayed a few sections over 3xs (I listen on audio while I fold laundry) 👏🏽🌟

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Layla Shaikley's avatar

Thanks for the feedback! I am honored you took the time to read. And how do you do audio!? This is a hack I need in my life

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Gladys Downs's avatar

Substack give you the option to “play” the article/ story! So I play everything! Such a good feature!! Thanks for sharing everything you do, Layla. It’s appreciated

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