@samanthaproudmama — 4x breakout

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IT'S JUST BEEN

@samanthaproudmama

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Why it worked

The creator taps into a universal theme of loss and the emotional attachment to childhood items, resonating with viewers who have experienced similar feelings. The raw vulnerability and expression of hope create a strong emotional connection.

Summary

The creator is experiencing grief and sadness after discovering that her child's baby items have been sold. She expresses her difficulty in letting go of these items, which represent a hope for a future child, and her determination to find a positive perspective despite her sadness.

Structure

1Expressing a bad day and suppressed emotions
2Discovering baby items have been sold
3Reflecting on the difficulty of letting go of sentimental items
4Expressing hope for a future child
5Acknowledging the pain but resolving to find positivity

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IT'S JUST BEEN A REALLY BAD DAY. I HAVEN'T SOBBED MY HEART OUT THE WAY THAT HEART OUT THIS MORNING FOR A LITTLE WHILE TO BE HONEST. FOUND OUT TODAY THAT JACK'S BABY STUFFS BEEN SOLD AND UM, THINGS THAT I WASN'T READY TO LET GO OF AND I WANTED TO KEEP. IT'S A BIG OF YOUR CHILD'S BABY THINGS. AND IF YOU FOLLOWED ME FOR A LONG TIME, YOU'LL KNOW THAT I'VE KIND OF ANOTHER CHILD SINCE. AND I THINK I'VE ALWAYS HELD ON TO HIS THE HOPE THAT ONE DAY I MIGHT GET THE BABY THAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED. UM, I'M REALLY TRYING NOT TO CRY ENOUGH TODAY. BUT UM, THINK IT'S BROUGHT UP A LOAD OF GRIEF AND SADNESS THAT I'VE BEEN SUPPRESSING FOR A LONG TIME. I FEEL LIKE TODAY THE LID GOT LIFTED ON THAT A LITTLE BIT. I JUST FEEL SO SAD. I AM DETERMINED THAT I WILL FIND A WAY TO FIND THE POSITIVE IN IT AND SPIN IT AROUND. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR AND I JUST HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS FOR WHATEVER REASON, HAPPENED FOR REASON. UM, I'M JUST SAD THAT I DIDN'T GET TO KEEP THOSE THINGS A LITTLE BIT LONGER.

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I can’t believe they are gone 😢 I am now kicking myself that I didn’t just take these things with me straight away, but they were in the loft. I thought they were safe. Totally heartbroken that they are gone. I’ve always kept all of Jack’s things in the hope I’d get to use them again, and I’m just not ready to let them go, and let that dream go. Thankfully Jack’s baby clothes are still there 🥹🥹 Seperation is so so tough. I know I’m strong. It might hurt, but nothing will break this strong Muma 💗 #seperation #divorce #heartbroken