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reem's avatar

Happy birthday 🤍🤍loved reading through this.

Especially loved this line “You can be soft and unf*withable. You can be soft and have boundaries. You can be soft and know what you want and deserve. You can be soft and walk away from things.”

The older we get and the more experiences we have with the harshness

of the world, the more being soft becomes a deliberate choice

Dana Najib's avatar

Ohh Reem, yes! The past two years were learning grounds in the sensitivity department and 28 really solidified that for me. I think every sensitive, deep feeling girly (or boy) deserves to know there isn't anything wrong with them and that softness and strength dance beautifully together! <3

Abdallah's avatar

I can see myself coming back to this over the year. Beautifully written, full of softness, nostalgia, and hope. Thank you for sharing Dana ❤️

Dana Najib's avatar

This was precisely my hope for anyone who comes across it, for my loved ones, and for myself <3

isabella's avatar

Always so gentle, always so beautiful

Dana Najib's avatar

Isabella thank you so much 🥺 <3

Zavia's avatar

Number 17 really touched me. I recently injured myself so just when I thought life was going too slow it got even slower. I'm trying to take in stride and I hope that as I heal physically, some emotional wounds will heal and get stronger as well.

Dana Najib's avatar

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that!! I hope you're recovering smoothly Zavia! I'm glad you found some comfort in this and I invite you to come back to it whenever you need a pick me up <3 everything is temporary, good and bad, and I have a feeling beautiful things are coming your way!

hina usman's avatar

Beautiful and I still have tears in my eyes. You’ve grown into the most beautiful person inside out and yes happiest birthday once again! ✨✨🧚🏼‍♀️

Dana Najib's avatar

Thank you so much for the pure love and for taking the time to read Hina! So sweet of you & sending you love and light 🥹💌

Constant Catwalk's avatar

made me shed a tear from the inside

wishing you all the best dear Dana! thank you for sharing this with us all <3

Dana Najib's avatar

Ohh I'm so glad this moved you - that was my hope <3 thank you so much for your kind words and for reading! sending love!

𝓡awan's avatar

Happy 29!! Right on time, I absolutely loved it and will come back to it soon for my birthday🫶 thank you for putting it out so beautifully & eloquently!

Mya's avatar

This was so soulful and beautiful! Loved this read Dana!