<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Letters From Harper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life and romance intertwined in letters, poems, and stories from Harper.
]]></description><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!l2AT!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F896da8f2-ddfa-4e61-aad3-392df2a6e107_500x500.png</url><title>Letters From Harper</title><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:46:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lettersfromharper.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[824 Publications]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[lettersfromh@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[lettersfromh@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[lettersfromh@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[lettersfromh@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Commitment to Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm determined to prove my love and dedication through actions, ensuring you can trust me again.]]></description><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/commitment-to-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/commitment-to-change</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a92d36f0-c675-4ef0-858b-41c00fcba1ec_800x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm sorry will not make things better, but I hope it's the beginning.</p><p>The pain I've caused is unimaginable and completely unwarranted. I wish I could go back and prevent it all, but the simple truth is that it should not have happened in the first place. Now I've lost your trust and maybe even a part of your heart. That's the worst thing I could have ever imagined.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>I commit to myself and you that this will never repeat itself. I know it's hard to accept my word at this time, but I promise to work and prove to you that you can trust me again. I want what we have, and I'm going to put in the effort to earn it back.</p><p>I love you more than I can explain and can't even begin to imagine the pain you feel. But don't give up on me just yet. If given the opportunity, I will make this worth it. I want to show you through my actions that I am serious about changing and becoming the person you deserve.</p><p>I understand that apologies are just words without actions to back them up. That's why I'm committed to making real, tangible changes. I will listen to your needs and concerns, and I will take them to heart. I will work on understanding what led to my mistakes and ensure that I never fall into those patterns again.</p><p>I also want to seek help, whether it's through counseling, self-reflection, or other means, to better myself and address any underlying issues that contributed to this situation. I want to be someone you can rely on, someone who supports and cherishes you as you deserve.</p><p>I know this journey will not be easy, and I have a long way to go to rebuild what I've broken. But I am determined to put in the effort every single day. Your forgiveness and trust are not things I take lightly, and I am willing to earn them step by step.</p><p>I want to understand your perspective fully and do everything possible to make things right. Your happiness and well-being are my priority, and I am committed to proving that through my actions.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shattered Reflections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling with guilt and regret, I seek redemption and a chance to rebuild the love I've lost.]]></description><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/shattered-reflections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/shattered-reflections</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:22:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2acd8091-f82f-4da5-b304-91a252d2cf63_800x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Journal,</p><p>I sit alone in my small, dimly lit apartment, the weight of my actions pressing heavily on my chest. The walls seem to close in on me as I replay the events of the past few weeks over and over in my mind.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>My reflection stares back at me from the darkened window, a constant reminder of my guilt and regret.</p><p>I've loved Laila from the moment I met her. Her laughter is infectious, and her smile can light up the darkest room. But somewhere along the way, things went wrong. Misunderstandings piled up like stones, each one heavier than the last. Instead of addressing the growing rift between us, I chose the coward's path. I sought solace in the arms of someone else, trying to numb my pain and make Laila feel the hurt I was experiencing.</p><p>It was a mistake. A colossal, unforgivable mistake.</p><p>When Laila found out, her devastation was palpable. The trust between us shattered like glass, scattering pieces of our relationship in every direction. I tried to explain, to apologize, but my words felt hollow even to my own ears.</p><p>I knew I had hurt her deeply, and the guilt gnawed at me relentlessly.</p><p>Yet, despite everything, my feelings for Laila haven't waned. I still want to be with her, and still see a future where we can rebuild what was broken. But I can't ignore the reality that Maria seems to be using my infidelity as a convenient reason to walk away. Maybe she had been waiting for an out, and my betrayal gave her the perfect opportunity to leave without feeling guilty herself.</p><p>Or, am I simply feeling guilt?</p><p>H</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eternal Love's Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heartfelt promise of unwavering love and companionship, today and always.]]></description><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/eternal-loves-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/eternal-loves-journey</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:14:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f1880d91-d790-44c8-9e81-021546a13555_800x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Laila,</p><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">The steps we've taken, though small, 
Has made giant leaps in our love's call. 
Today more than ever, I see, 
My life is nothing without you beside me.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Today and forever I'll treat you grand, 
Hold you tight, never let go of your hand. 
In my arms, you belong, it's true, 
This journey is ours, just me and you.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">We've come so far, but we&#8217;re just at the start, 
You're my partner, my love, my heart. 
When things get rough, hold on to me, 
I'll be your anchor, steadfast and free.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">If tears should fall, let them fall here, 
On my shoulder, I'll hold you near. 
From this day forward, you're not alone, 
Together we'll face the unknown.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Blessings come in all shapes and sizes, 
Mine's 5'2", with endless surprises. 
Caramel skin, hair long and bright, 
Beautiful eyes, a smile pure light.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">But it's your heart, your soul so deep, 
A treasure I've found, a love to keep. 
I can't predict what the future may hold, 
But with you, my story unfolds.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Waking with a smile on my face, 
Knowing tomorrow brings your embrace. 
You'll be mine forever, that's clear, 
A love so rare, a love sincere.</pre></div><p>So good morning, my love, my delight. Smile, for your beauty, shines so bright. I'll be thinking of you all day, my treasure, my heart, in every way.</p><p>H</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart's Labyrinth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torn between the freedom of solitude and the allure of love, I seek clarity amidst the chaos of my emotions.]]></description><link>https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/the-hearts-labyrinth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lettersfromharper.com/p/the-hearts-labyrinth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Omegadson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/088913dc-8b9f-4bbc-999f-9dc1e649b7fd_800x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear H,</p><p>In the tangled web of my emotions, I've been grappling with the dichotomy between what my heart desires and what my mind rationalizes. You, the embodiment of my dreams, were supposed to be my happily ever after, the beacon guiding me through life's tumultuous seas. Yet, as I navigate the depths of my thoughts, I find myself engulfed in uncertainty.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Once upon a time, I'd flee at the mere whisper of commitment, fearing the weight of responsibility and the suffocation of permanence. But today, as I strive to embrace fidelity and embark on the journey of building a family, I'm met with a disheartening revelation: what if my efforts are futile? What if the shadows of past indiscretions haunt my present fidelity?</p><p>It's a paradoxical conundrum. I crave companionship, yearn for the warmth of a life partner, yet I'm besieged by doubts and apprehensions. My logical mind urges me to flee, to seek solace in the familiarity of solitude, but my heart stubbornly refuses to yield, clinging to the hope of happiness.</p><p>I am at a crossroads, torn between the allure of freedom and the allure of love. All I seek is happiness, a simple desire shared by humanity. But as I stand on the precipice of uncertainty, I find myself weary, exhausted from a lifetime of running away.</p><p>In this labyrinth of emotions, I am lost, unsure if the path I tread leads to salvation or despair. I've always prided myself on my decisiveness, yet when it comes to matters of the heart, I am adrift in a sea of indecision.</p><p>So, here I am, penning a letter to myself, a plea for guidance in the midst of chaos. Pray for me, for in this tumultuous journey, all I can do is hold onto hope and trust that one day, I'll look back and laugh at the pain that once consumed me. But until then, I'll cling to faith and pray for a glimmer of clarity amidst the storm.</p><p>H</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.lettersfromharper.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Letters From Harper! </p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>