Last night when I decided to journal, I wrote a pretend letter to my mom. I have recently been realizing how our parents influence how we treat ourselves and our partners. Within this letter, I wrote how her actions were hurtful, ways she could’ve done better, and caught up to my delusions. My mom was […]
I finished watching a silly reality dating show, Love Island. The contestants walked on hoping to find their “soulmate”, “one true love”, and the “perfect someone”. They would couple up with a partner they would define as their “type to a T”. But what does that even mean? Can someone be a perfect match for […]
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Birthday Wishes
Monday, November 20th was my birthday. That was yesterday, and if you’re wondering no I don’t feel 20 years old. I’m no longer a teenager but an adult. Which is kind of a scary thought, because I’m at an age where I would be focused on a career and eventually probably married with kids- yikes. […]
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The Pathway to Fear
I know it has been a while since I have sat down and wrote a post. To be honest, I have not had anything come to mind to complain about and analyze. I don’t feel as alone or anxious about life for the first time in a long time. I do have my moments of […]
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Journal Prompts
I learned about journaling in seventh grade. At first I felt lost on what to write about, and where to start. Now I try to journal whenever I feel like I need to clear my head and get it all down on paper. Other times my mind is blank so I answer some of the […]
When I was a little girl, I was instructed on how a lady is supposed to act. A lady crosses her legs. A lady fixes herself in the bathroom. A lady should wear clothes that cover her skin. A lady doesn’t curse or speak out when someone is in the wrong. These traditional ways are […]