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Ordinary Therapist's avatar

Beautiful, Jasmine. What a gateway you've opened for others in sharing this. "I’ll remember: She is still with me. They are still able. I am still rising."

And how adorable is 4-year old you? So happy, and ready for picture day!

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Jasmine Chesson's avatar

You always know how to reflect something back in a way that makes me feel even more grounded in it. 💛 And yes—4-year-old me was fully ready for her close-up, bangs and all.☺️

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Eva Yaa Asantewaa's avatar

Yaasssss

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Jasmine Chesson's avatar

🙏🏾💛

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Jonathan McCloud's avatar

This is an extraordinary opportunity to reunite with a version of your own self that transcends every veil of imposed maturity. I looked up a photo of myself at 4 also, looking intently for my own countenance. It’s all over my face. Just like you. This should be a regular visit for everyone. Maybe we would soften as a culture.

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Jasmine Chesson's avatar

There’s something really meaningful about you going to find that photo—seeing our younger selves has a way of making it impossible to ignore what’s still alive in us. I agree, revisiting that version could shift how we meet each other.

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Jonathan McCloud's avatar

Just for you, Jasmine.

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