The Weight of Other People’s Secrets

Dear Delyara, Reading the submissions for the Shadow section tonight has left me feeling heavy. There is so much hidden pain in the world—so many people carrying burdens that would break a normal person. I feel a massive responsibility to hold these stories with care, to make sure this digital space feels as sacred as a church. Sometimes I have to step away from the screen and just breathe deeply to clear the energy. It is a privilege to be the keeper of these secrets, but it is also a weight that I am still learning how to carry.