This is Mira’s story — part fiction, part reflection, wholly honest.(Each chapter will end with a note from her writing, signed as your trusted friend.) 🎧 Listen while you read: “Unfold” by Alina BarazFor emotional clarity, quiet tension, and deep love that's learning not to rescue. https://open.spotify.com/track/1cSpPl4FhWtft5fUTqRr8f?si=30b312a107af4864 Mira's Story: The Question and the WeightWhere growing pains meet… Continue reading Chapter Fifty-Five: The Question and the Weight
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Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Junk Drawer
This is Mira’s story — part fiction, part reflection, wholly honest.(Each chapter will end with a note from her writing, signed as your trusted friend.) 🎧 Listen while you read: “Open” by RhyeFor slow intimacy, brave softness, and building a home in each other’s arms, chaos and all. https://open.spotify.com/track/3JsA2sWDNR9oQogGAzqqtH?si=3980f429aa054f19 Mira's Story: The Junk DrawerOn love, junk drawers,… Continue reading Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Junk Drawer
Bridging the Fire and Stillness
Some shifts arrive quietly, not with destruction, but with invitation. Not because something has broken, but because something deeper is asking to be born. Lately, I’ve felt a change in how I’m being asked to show up in the world, especially in relationships. Where I once felt most at home in my fire, in bold… Continue reading Bridging the Fire and Stillness
A New Archetype
You don’t have to shrink to be held.You don’t have to earn rest, or softness, or love. You are not the weight of old stories.You are not the voice that says you must be smaller to be chosen.You are not a project. You are a beginning. A spark. A sovereign.You are the risk worth taking.You… Continue reading A New Archetype
Unsure in Love
In relationships even the 'right' ones can hold a mystery. Sometimes, a relationship may tick all the boxes, but an unspoken unease lingers. In my own journey, I've learned the value of acknowledging those unspoken feelings. Discover why, even in the presence of a kind, compassionate partner, I often felt like I was walking on thin ice, afraid of causing unintended upheaval. Genuine relationships should be sanctuaries where we can be our authentic selves, free from constant filters. Learn why recognizing when a bond isn't mutually beneficial and bravely choosing to let go can lead to new possibilities for both partners. Explore the universal lesson that we deserve relationships where both say 'yes' not only in words but in spirit. It's a journey of self-discovery and mutual growth.
Boundaries vs. Control
As more and more people embrace the importance of drawing boundaries, a distinct difference is emerging between setting boundaries and exerting control. It's easy to confuse the two, and honestly, it can be tempting to resort to control as a means of self-protection. The distinction between boundaries and control is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.… Continue reading Boundaries vs. Control
The Power of Being Yourself
Today, I want to delve into an idea that has been on my mind lately - the power of authenticity in relationships. It's an interesting paradox: when we're not actively seeking a romantic connection or striving to win someone over, we often find ourselves attracting people to us effortlessly. But the moment we start looking,… Continue reading The Power of Being Yourself
