When Your Wanting Crumbles
Look around you. Look hard, but never deep. Let the scrutiny burn and the examination exhaust as it moves from pupil to pupil.
Look around you. Look hard, but never deep. Let the scrutiny burn and the examination exhaust as it moves from pupil to pupil.
True self-love requires a willingness to remain open about both the good and the bad parts of who you are, and to face that dichotomy, very honestly, each and every day.
Show up for the small moments, the ones we’re conditioned to forget.
I’d like to believe that when my future children read this, the gender climate in our country will look far different.
Not ready for a baby? Perfect! Dating a pet owner means you have an equally adorable soul to dress up like silly on every major holiday—all without nine months of pregnancy.
You feel weirdly obligated to interact with other people since she’s no longer available for weekly activities. This in turn brings you to the sad realization that the term “social circle” is really just code for “I basically have one friend.”
“Never chase. It’s important to know your worth and if someone else can’t see it then too bad. You can’t waste your time trying to be what they want. You have to be you.”
They aren’t afraid to put in the work.
Never forget, you matter. Your effort, your loyalty, your commitment. Be proud because those are the attributes that hold weight.
Assume without question, that the people you love will always be around.