hanging out with the pain
MaybeWith a bit of patienceAmid the chaosTerror can turn into something beautiful And sitting in the painFor long enoughNot judging the feelings that ariseCan yield…
Living in the Present Moment
Lately I've been trying to associate less so with my thoughts and more so with the present moment. This has caused a bit of a…
The Key to Happiness
In a way, I think that the long years of sadness I endured during my childhood lowered my threshold for what I'd consider to be…
I Found My Voice Through Writing
I find writing easy. I don't have to really think too much and the words just come out onto the page fluidly and freely. It…
Handling Abandonment Issues
I remember the agony of being abandoned, and it still informs a lot of my relationships to this day. This fear is so deep down that I don't even acknowledge it exists the majority of the time.
Do You Believe in Destiny?
I strongly believe that anything that happens in life, no matter how shitty it may seem at the time, was supposed to happen. I think maybe we are destined to go on certain paths, and perhaps we won’t understand why at the time, but the truth with reveal itself to you if you’re patient enough.
Growing Up in Chaos
Growing up in a chaotic environment dramatically impacts how one perceives reality. Because every moment was unpredictable, and when I say unpredictable, I mean ridiculously…
What Did I Learn in 2019?
2019 has been a year of immense growth. I learned how to be comfortable with the more unsavory aspects of myself. The parts I’ve been…
I Grew Up
I grew up with nothing I watched my family struggle through povertyThe judgemental looks from strangers as my mom paid with foodstampsThe pity as my…
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