Another Kind of Courage
I don’t think any of us are strangers to disappointment.
How To Love Yourself
You have forgotten. You forgot your laugh. It’s not about how it sounds, but how it makes you feel. You see, you only laugh when you are happy.
Here’s To The Kids Who Were Ordinary
Here’s to the ones who wanted to do something outrageous and audacious with their lives and instead opted for stability.
Sometimes You’re The Bad Guy (Whether Or Not You Mean To Be)
We are uncomfortable with the idea that we could be anything other than the protagonist.
How To Fall In Love With A Small Town
There is love here, in the way some cracks are nestled into the pavement and filled with short weeds.
All The Things We Wait For When We’re Waiting For Our Lives To Begin
They’ll be over soon, you’re sure. Then you’ll finally have time for fun things.
A Love Letter To My Older Sister
You made me popcorn when I concussed myself falling off the bannisters and you never asked me for anything back because you gave me everything unconditionally.
I Don’t Know When We Stopped Being Friends
Friends can talk about things that make them happy. We talked about things that gave us joy. We talked about things that made us grieve.
Never Forget That You Are Such A Miracle
There are millions upon millions of reasons why you should not be here, why you should fail in your daily functions. And yet, despite all the odds, we beat them every day and we survive and perhaps even excel.
A Reminder: Push Yourself To Grow
Living life on the edge doesn’t always mean big trips filled with metaphorical meaning. Sometimes it’s just sitting next to a stranger and asking them how they are instead of pulling out your cell phone to avoid conversation.