Series 7: Unlocked Letters: A Journey Through Hurt and Hope

Episode 128: To Alice: I Wish I Was You

In this deeply personal episode, I write a letter to Alice—a figure of curiosity, adventure, and endless possibility. Alice's journey through Wonderland is one of self-discovery, embracing the unknown, and navigating the chaos with courage and wonder.

For years, I envied her freedom to explore, to question, and to reinvent herself, while I felt trapped by my own inner turmoil, limitations, and fear.

In this letter, I reflect on the parts of Alice I longed to embody—the resilience, the boundless curiosity, and the ability to stay open to new experiences even in the face of uncertainty.

I explore the tension between wanting to be like her and struggling to accept who I truly am. Through this reflection, I come to understand the unique power of my own journey, how my struggles have shaped me in ways Alice's adventure could never teach.

Join me in this moment of vulnerability as I explore the complex relationship between self-acceptance, admiration, and the journey toward embracing my own version of courage.

Alice may have been the hero of Wonderland, but in this episode, I discover that perhaps I can be the hero of my own story too.

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🗝️✨ I was never supposed to tell this story. But I am.For years, I lived inside someone else’s version of my life — wrapped in secrets, silences, and bedtime stories that left too much out.

Now I’m writing the truth. Unlocked is my autobiography about adoption, anxiety, family fractures, and the journey of reclaiming my voice.

I’m raising funds to professionally edit, design, print, and share this book with people who need to know they’re not alone.

If you’ve ever been called too sensitive, too dramatic, too much — this book is for you.And if you believe in the power of truth, I’d be so grateful if you could help me bring it into the world.

📚🧩 Donate, share, or simply send love — it all matters.🌀 ⁠https://gofund.me/e7709816⁠

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