The smell of cigarettes and whisky filled my nostrils as I make my way down into the darkened lounge. It’s crazy that I would find one here, especially in a town like this, but here I am, standing in my newly thrifted satin-like dress, looking around and taking in the […]
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Mastering Mindfulness: Strategies to Find Peace Amidst Mental Noise
During a quiet moment, I sit and try to embrace the tranquility of the morning. However, my mind has other plans, drifting from endless rambles to deep interpersonal questions. While my mind is ready for a full discussion, I am not. I don’t want to think like a philosopher; I […]
Forging Bonds: Navigating Mother’s Day Estrangement and Building Community
Sitting in my car, tired from the day, I’m debating on making this call. It’s late in the evening on Mother’s Day, and outside of a text, I haven’t spoken to my mom today, nor has she reached out to ask why. We were never close growing up, and the […]
How to Cope with Hard Days: Embrace Your Bohemian Sanctuary and Find Inner Peace
Some days just feel off, don’t they? The kind where everything seems to go wrong, and all you want is to retreat into the comfort of your own peaceful space. Today was one of those days. As soon as I stepped through the door, my bohemian sanctuary, filled with eclectic […]
Make Sure You’re Healed Before Coming Into My Place
As I sank into my vintage leather couch for another night swiping through apps. Since I’ve moved to the city I’ve only had a few dates but haven’t met anyone I’ve wanted to share my energy with. The only person who sparked a slight interest was James. He was an […]