grief

I know it's a little cliche to say that life is short and we should enjoy it while we can. But after recently experiencing the…

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chosen family

For so long I felt like I didn't have a family Or a home People who loved me But as the years go by I…

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The Leader

The glue that holds everyone together And suddenly you feel free to be yourself No need to put up a front Because you're safe from…

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I Used to Say

I used to say “You stupid idiot” “How could you be so dumb?” “You’re a failure.”  When I made mistakes Words reserved for someone we…

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Fear of Emotional Intimacy

There is a part of me that gets incredibly uncomfortable when people give me compliments or are overtly nice. I can't tell if it's because…

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