My First Time Taking Ayahuasca

Carly Newberg
Human Parts
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6 min read2 days ago

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How it taught me to soothe my scared and abandoned parts

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It was just us; you and me alone for the first time. I knew who you were, but you had yet to understand our connection. You were scared, and so was I, though I knew I had to be brave for the both of us that night. Under dark Peruvian skies, I lay on the concrete empty, vulnerable, and finally understanding of one simple truth… the truth that we are alone…

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Carly Newberg
Human Parts

Yoga teacher / freelancer / mental health advocate writing boldly & bravely about relatable life experiences. I’m done staying silent.