I thought I was done with toxicity, But I find myself surrounded by it. In my personal life, In my friendships, In my friends relationships, In my interactions with strangers. I do my best to avoid it where I can, Because I don't need anymore reminders Of fists in the walls of my safe space, … Continue reading Detox
Need [Wrong People]
I'm the woman who gets her heart broken, Because I allow all the wrong people in. I somehow manage to find the ones who need; Need love, Need attention, Need someone to just fucking care. I take them in and do what I do best, Break myself apart to try and fix others. I'll see … Continue reading Need [Wrong People]
Breath(e)
I feel like I can't breathe; It's like the elephant's not just in the room, But sitting on top of my chest, Laughing at the way I beg for air. I feel like I want to cry; That kind of ugly cry where you're a puddle on the bathroom floor, Where you're convinced you'll never … Continue reading Breath(e)
Two Thirty A.M.
Image from Volkan Olmez on Unsplash I am exhausted, with my head resting against the fluff of a pillow that has yet to lull me to sleep. And while I'm exhausted and begging my eyes to close and my body to sink into the comfort of my pillow top, I am wired; thinking, thinking, thinking. … Continue reading Two Thirty A.M.
One Thirty Three A.M.
I am drowning in an irrational fear, Mind racing and heart pounding, But I cannot figure out why. Nothing has happened. Nothing has changed. Life has been, for the most part, the same. But scenarios still run through my mind. I have to remind myself that sound is My breath slipping past my lips, The … Continue reading One Thirty Three A.M.
The Worth of a Woman:
A poetic statement on the patriarchal view of women and their worth. Image courtesy of Moses Ilunga My worth is not defined by the number on a scale, or the size of my chest, or the shape of my ass, or the state of my skin, or the sound of my voice, or the quality … Continue reading The Worth of a Woman:
It’s Been Awhile:
A personal blog post in the form of poetry. Image courtesy of Jae Raine Photography Months Later The jingle of my own car keys in my hands, the thud when my child jumps from bed to floor, the slam of a car door outside my kitchen window; Fills my heart with fire, Pulls the oxygen … Continue reading It’s Been Awhile:
5 Ted Talks You Need To Watch Right Now:
Welcome to my Ted Talk on Ted Talks. Ted.com I'm not sure if much of an introduction to this blog post is necessary given the title above, but I want to emphasize the importance of educating yourself and expanding your thought process. You've probably seen a Ted Talk or two in your lifetime, and if … Continue reading 5 Ted Talks You Need To Watch Right Now:
To The Woman Who’s Struggling To “Be The Bigger Person”:
I see you, and I hear you. I know it sucks. Image found on Weheartit.com To the woman who's struggling to be the bigger person, at a time when you want to get even and get revenge, I see you. I hear you. I understand. I know that fire burning in your chest, sliding up … Continue reading To The Woman Who’s Struggling To “Be The Bigger Person”:
5 Songs That Accurately Represent Toxic Relationships In Media:
Because abuse is not love and these songs demonstrate that. Image by Felix Russell-Saw on Unsplash With Valentine's Day officially over and the new work week already in motion, I want to discuss something I feel is not talked about nearly enough: Toxic Relationships. They're everywhere. Your friends, your family members, your colleagues have all … Continue reading 5 Songs That Accurately Represent Toxic Relationships In Media:
Fire & Female 