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Maybe We’re Allowed To Be Happy
Maybe our minds have been lying to us. Maybe the other shoe isn’t going to drop. Maybe the worst-case scenario isn’t barreling towards us. Maybe everything we have doesn’t need…
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You Don’t Deserve My Efforts Anymore
I just wanted to take care of you. I wanted to sweep your floors, wash your dishes, fold your laundry. I wanted to have you warm, home cooked meals ready for you…
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I Won’t Allow My Heartbreak To Make Me Lose Faith In Love
I lost appetite that whole day, because of thinking so much about you. My eyes were welling with tears, causing me to lose focus on my work. Our sweet conversations…
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This Is How You Know You’re Going To Be Just Fine
It comes in waves, so it’s confusing. You shove it down because you deserved better. You deserve better to this day. Even the shortest flashbacks set you back. Some only for a…
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Please Don’t Fall For Me
I remember how you approached me that early morning, asking if it was okay to drink beer. I glanced at the clock and it was 9:30am. I was trying to…
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I Never Thought You Would Be ‘The One Who Got Away’
Since the day you left, there’s this fiery pain inside my chest. I could not let it go, and probably will not try to do so. I will let it…
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3 Ways That Holding Onto Your Pain Causes You More Pain
My past is probably much like your own. It is filled with laughter, love and adventure. It is also filled with hurt, resentment and loss. If I could alphabetically shelve…
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Here’s What It’s Like To Have Anxiety That Manifests Physically, Rather Than Mentally
Imagine having an overactive fight-or-flight response. Imagine your body being braced for disaster. Imagine staying awake all night at sleepovers as a child because every time the house creaked or…
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Dear Future Husband, I Want To Fall Asleep With You In My Arms
There is so much I want to tell you, a lot has been running through my head since I was waiting for you to come. I will never give up…
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The Art Of Overthinking
Overthinking. We all do it – of course we all do it. I’ve come to the conclusion that it is probably one of my more hard-hitting habits. I don’t even…