Whatever that special ability some girls have to be mysterious and elusive as they engage in conversation with men, I don’t have that. Instead I say men’s names 10 times, laugh too loud, and — probably — ask all the wrong questions.
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To Matter
You asked me today if you mattered, and, to be perfectly honest, I wanted to punch you in your damn face. You asked me if you made a difference, and I felt my body begin to shake. For, of all the things you’ve done, There is one thing that you have clearly won. And that… Continue reading To Matter
To Be Courageous
Friend, it would be anyone’s wish to live a life minus regrets. To reach the end of the day, a week, a month, a year, a life time... and be able to look back and have no thoughts of what you wish you would have done or said differently.
Silenced No More
Speak what you want into existence. Establish and maintain your boundaries with vigilance. It is no ones responsibility but our own to declare what it is we want, and to maintain those boundaries. It is our job, our most important one, to take care of ourselves.
Let’s Play
Friend, at some point in time we are taught to care what others think of us. Do you remember your silly childhood antics? The way you would play without care or constraint? I do. I have fond memories of rollerskating up and down my driveway with the lyrics of Milli Vanilli's 'Blame it on the… Continue reading Let’s Play
Voicing Consent
*Trigger Warning* Friend, I am going to talk to you about something that is hard. I want to shirk from this, but know that the hard things need to be discussed.
Happiness Suckers
We've all known the happiness suckers, and even had them occupy spaces of importance within our lives. I once dated a man for a year that I would label as the epitome of a happiness sucker. Nothing in his life seemed to make him happy. His personal mantra was, “If only I had this ______, I’d be happy.” Needless to say, he’d get that — whatever that was — but his happiness would be short lived and he’d be right back to where he started.
Layaway
We can allow ourselves to be put on layaway every time we accept the smaller payments, or the crumbs, with the hope that eventually there will be some sort of pay off for your patience, love, kindness and understanding.
Two Things
So often, friend, we find ourselves as women doing one of two things. We elevate. We look at the woman next to us and wish that we looked like her, or that we had the things that she does, or we desire to live the life she's leading. We look at this woman and feel… Continue reading Two Things
About Time
Friend, you have your own timeline, and that timeline is perfect. You will bloom when you're ready, and you'll be beautiful.
