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Poetry- Twin Flames
I hear two of you in my mind, one a feeble flickering ember and the other an inferno, an unquenchable blaze of frenzy. The ember can only inevitably wither and succumb to the weight of never becoming a blaze; Only too aware it will never be a beacon, never bright enough to scorch, or savage…
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Poetry- Our Uncertain Hearts
I do not wish to miss you, Yet I miss you with every breath I take, I do not yearn to reach for you, Yet your name rests upon my lips, a whispered ache. The distance between us is an ocean vast, Its waves break heavy against the shores of my soul, But when I…
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Where Hearts Feel Like Home
Warm cups of coffee, reading indoors by a fireplace, and spending time with my boyfriend Calvin are what the autumn months are all about to me. The changing seasons give me time to relax and think about all the wonderful things that happened this year. One of the best things that happened to me all…
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How To Turn Life’s Setbacks Into Powerful Comebacks
Description Life can be tough, and we all face setbacks, whether it’s a failed project, a lost opportunity, or personal struggles. But what if these setbacks are actually a chance for something greater? In this blog post, we explore how to turn life’s challenges into powerful comebacks. Discover how to shift your perspective, embrace resilience,…
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Poetry- I Wish I Had A Friend
I wish I had a friend, Who never gets tired of me; Who makes sure my laughter never ends, A friend who appreciates the good in me. I wish I had a friend, Who stays by my side when I’m sad. A friend who always comprehends, When my day goes bad. I wish I had…
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Why Do I Care So Much About My Hair?
In our most beloved classics, such as Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, or White Chicks, women are often portrayed as being obsessed with their locks. Along with this stereotype, the women who happen to focus a lot on their hair are usually depicted as being half-wits. But what if there was an explanation as to why…
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Long Distance Friendships: Flexible Than What You Think
Friendship is a voluntary, lasting relationship between two or more people who care about each other’s needs and interests, often formed through shared experiences. It is voluntary because, unlike other relationships bound by legal, familial, or financial obligations, it exists purely by choice—it’s a connection we maintain because we genuinely want to, not because we…
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Willow The Pigeon
I would have never thought that I would have a pigeon as a pet, especially living in New York. Back in April of this year, my husband had picked me up from work and we were making our way back home. When in front of a supermarket, we spotted a baby pigeon struggling to walk…
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Poetry- Bone Of My Bones
Like the moon craves the night sky, My being yearns for the embrace of your spirit. Like all the rivers that empty into the sea, And yet the sea is not satiated. We may slip and fall a thousand times, But still, we shall rise. Like the snail that does not travel, Without its shell,…
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Spoiler Alert: You’re Thinking About Autism All Wrong
On the eve of my twenty-sixth birthday, I frantically googled the phrase, I don’t feel like a real person. This online investigation came during a mental health crisis that has come to define most of my mid-twenties. Two years prior, I began suddenly experiencing recurrent panic attacks, derealization episodes, and a rapidly developing case of…
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Our Love Was Doomed Before It Even Began
Our love was doomed before it even began. I can still recall that first day I saw you. Your eyes sparkled, wide and bright, meeting my own. This was the first time I felt my heart stop while looking at someone. You always hear about love at first sight, but experiencing it is another phenomenon…
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Poetry- Let The Fire Swallow Me Up
When the end is near, I’ll crash into flames at your door. You’ll open your fiery gate, wielding your shield. I’ll face you, confessing your arrows have run through me thousands of times. Your wall of ember will lower and you’ll whisper, body ablaze, you intended to cast spears. And we’ll lean in, let our…
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