Voice Note: The Power of a Good Yap
Daily convos with my girlfriends are literally the best thing for my soul rn
The inspiration behind this piece was a total cup-filling conversation with a girlfriend of mine who lives on the other side of the world.
As we were about to hop off our Zoom call, we set ourselves up in a chat on WhatsApp and promised each other we would stay in touch more regularly, away from social media (AKA the DMs of Instagram), in a space just for us. One where we could send — unedited, unfiltered — photos and videos of our lives and voice note each other so we could hear the tones and inflections of our real, raw emotions coming through our words.
An honest space.
A connected space.
A space to drop in, drop our masks and veils, and just be our full fcking selves.
This is something I have with a select group of women in my life.
Some live in my hometown, others are interstate, and some are international.
I have an individual chat space with each of them and we stay in touch daily, weekly or monthly.
And, at a time when I am going through a really big life (career) change that has challenged my mental fortitude and emotional resilience way more than I thought it would, these chats have been my anchors in rough seas.
I’m able to cry, swear, complain, rage, laugh, celebrate, and be totally open.
They are my counsellors, coaches, and cheerleaders.
And I am so bloody grateful for these women, these spaces, and the power of a good yap.
I hope you enjoy my voice note to you.
Talk to you again soon. x
Loved this piece? You can always shout me a cuppa to help me keep the words flowing. Tea is my fuel, and your support means the world — truly. ♥ SB x
This was Gold. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏.
I do have one friend I voice note with and love love love it!! For all the things you explained, I too have that same experience with this one beautiful friend. There is so much value in it. Capturing a moment, but not necessarily interrupting their day fully.
I wish I was blessed with a few more.
One comes to mind that I will look to implementing with if she is agreeable. She is the one where we often share the "minutia" of life happenings. It's fabulous.
Love how you mentioned meandering and taking the scenic route. I am that gal too.
Thank you for the gorgeous closing. Such a special gift from one sista to another 🙏💞.
Thank you Sonia, love love loved this 🩷 ✨️
Well, how glorious it is to be hearing your voice again from my phone 💜 The voice that has buoyed me through many a personal challenge and obstacle path. Your sharing, as always, so raw, honest and vulnerable and spoke to pieces of myself.
I have one friend I voice note with and honestly just the sound of her voice is enough to ground me.
I believe we get different things from different friends - if I want a kick in the butt I chat with one particular friend but if I’m looking for ‘it sucks to be us right now’ chat well she’s not that friend I chat with.
It’s like they all complete and complement the recipe of friendship and support with their own flavoursome and important ingredient.
I wish you love and guidance on your path ahead lovely one. 😘