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Josh Cion's avatar

Brenda, this is extraordinary. You don’t just describe vertigo — you embody it, make the reader feel it tightening their own chest. The way you turn fear into a living shadow is powerful. Thank you for giving it a voice, and for letting us glimpse what it’s like to carry it.

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Josh thank you! That means so much.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Oh yes! You nailed it. I love how you describe it, so familiar to anyone who knows. Excellent writing💜

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Thank you! I am so glad that you saw what I was describing. 😅

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Veggies Reimagined's avatar

I simply loved this powerful description of your fear, I completely get it, even though I don't have it myself! A giddying read.

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

I am so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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Words She Keeps's avatar

This is brilliant, it illustrates to the ways anxiety manifests and lives with us.

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Hina Gondal's avatar

This is related to my fears! Relatable

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Carol Ann Power's avatar

I have this even looking down from my second floor flat balcony. My partner is supportive and kind about it which means the world to me

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Juan Pablo Martinez's avatar

Excellent! Loved reading this.

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Wow, Brenda! This is a visceral write. I could feel the fear. Well done!

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Phillip Slater's avatar

This was so good, I’m staying at ground level for the rest of the day.

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Thank you Phillip. Yip ground level is best 😅

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Lia's avatar

I felt myself in every single word Brenda, you made it so real! I, too, have a fear of heights and I cannot tell you how much I hate that feeling! I could almost feel it breathing near me…

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