The rain comes down just as it threatened all morning, with a sort of vengeance that follows a drought. I relish it, catching myself smiling as I gaze out the window from my spot at the local cafe. The string lights hanging outside are almost all burnt out, less bulbs shining than not. Continue reading A Moment in Time
I never seem to enjoy happiness without this deep gnawing inside my gut. To feel anything, I must feel everything. Is that simply a result of being alive, or is there something wrong with me deep inside? Continue reading Who Am I Without My Pain?
Your purpose doesn’t have to change the world; it just has to change your world. Continue reading How To Find Your Purpose
Underneath my extreme desire for comfort and security, there was a scared little girl who just wanted to play it safe. Continue reading My Life Is Not What I Expected — It’s Better
I’d ask myself, “What is wrong with you?” And I wished I could say, “Nothing is wrong.” But I knew better. Continue reading Child-on-Child Sexual Assault: Healing Old Wounds
I realized how beautiful and important it is to truly see someone — not physically, but emotionally. Continue reading Why I Connect With Others on a Deeper Level
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