Approaching 20: Things I’ve Learned And Things I’m Learning

The heart will protect itself, putting up walls to repel emotion and sincerity. But time will pass and the dam … More

My Future Self Needs My Current Self’s Strength

Six months from now I am looking back at myself in this moment soft with pride.

One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do is look myself in the eyes and admit I deserve … More

I have been rinsing myself of everything the year left on me cleansing myself of the scars, the wounds, the … More

This past year has easily been one of the most brutal years of my life. After losing myself and everyone … More

I want to be writing happy things; words of growth and strength, of liberation and lack of toxicity, all of … More

Life is really, truly, wholeheartedly beautiful. In every stupid overused cliche, in each song about feeling reborn, I guess there … More

I learned a lot about being a friend when I was alone. Crowded rooms are consistently the most complicated and … More

I can feel it. I can already feel it and I’m scared. I can feel the sun from your eyes … More

Echoed footsteps on cold tile and sisterly giggles filling the murky summer air. “Augie slow down! Your legs are toooo … More

I have posts upon poems that will never see the light of day, not because they aren’t worthy but rather … More

For the first time in my life, I am happy alone. I don’t yearn for someone, for somebody to hold … More