For the past four years, I’ve been on a journey of self-improvement. From breaking bad habits to facing my inner darkness, it’s been an intense experience—one I hope I won’t need to revisit. Today, I can confidently say I’m in a good place, both with myself and the world around […]
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A Call From The Dark Past
Staring down at my phone, I was dumbfounded. Why was he calling me? My hands trembled as I watched the screen vibrate, Damien’s name and picture glaring back at me. It had been years since I told him never to contact me again. I changed everything—my address, my life, my […]
I Stopped Therapy and Might Not Go Back
I closed the Zoom app and stared at the screen, just after finishing my latest therapy session. Over the past two years, my attendance had been sporadic. The last time my therapist saw me, I was crying into a bottle of whiskey, questioning why my life felt so terrible. Maybe […]
Healing In Unexpected Places
After Erin and I left the taco place, my head was still spinning. I didn’t know how I wanted to handle the situation. It all seemed legit. I didn’t want anything serious anyway, so why not try something new? Maybe even a little taboo? I decided to give it a […]
The Calm After the Storm….
After you’ve reflected enough on your life, eventually, you come to terms with it. The things that used to trigger you don’t anymore. You realize that not engaging in negativity isn’t a sign of weakness but of strength. More importantly, you learn how to cope and love yourself. During my […]
Building Bonds: How to build Supportive Circles
It’s human nature to want to be around people. We are social beings, and even the most introverted among us usually have at least one favorite person they talk to. However, the pressure to have friends can sometimes lead us to surround ourselves with people who aren’t the best for […]
Nope, I Don’t Want Marriage, or Kids
There comes a time in every girl’s life when you have to sit yourself down and ask, “Why am I dating?” Typically, this happens in your late teens or early 20s, sometimes even younger than that. I know society puts pressure on everyone to get married and settle down. It’s […]
Bohemian Nightlife: Art, Friendship, and Unexpected Twists
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 […]
Growth Through Adversity: Finding Light in the Depths of Darkness
Two years ago, I was lying in my new apartment in a brand new city, staring at the ceiling with my mind racing. I was in a relationship where I wasn’t loved, and I didn’t love them. I was just lonely and didn’t even love myself. I knew what I […]
Brushstrokes of Self-Discovery: Empowering Tips for Unveiling Your True Self
Growing up, I was surrounded by a large community. Everyone knew me through a family member or a friend. You would think that would mean I had a constant support system and people looking out, but it was quite the opposite. I felt as if there were constant eyes on […]