To My Daughter On Her Birthday.

Today, on my daughters 7th birthday, am finally going to admit something that I have never been strong enough to say out loud. I did not wish for a daughter because I never thought I would be good enough for her. Let me explain why. My Mom and I were never very close and I [...]

Dear 2023;

“Oftentimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip.” I noticed that you haven’t been yourself lately. There’s been a lot on your plate and you’ve been having trouble keeping up. But don’t despair, please stay hopeful. Everything is going to come back. Your peace, your confidence, your joy, [...]

To Cody; Words Written But Never Said.

I wanted to believe that you were more than your lies. Before falling in love with you I knew that you would be a challenge to love. I had heard all of the horror stories but I wanted to believe that you were something more than the rumors people spread about you. I believed in [...]

Who Am I Without This Pain?

Whatever is going on—it's okay. It's okay if you're confused, if you're hurt, if you don't know who you are and what you're doing. It's okay to be lost and it's okay to be hurt. Because when you look back, it's not the moments that you felt lost and unsure that you'll remember. It'll be [...]

An Open Letter About My Sadness Because I Don’t Know Where Else To Put It;

Maybe this is just the no sleep talking or maybe it's the main part of me that hated myself, but I am nothing but a crazy worthless woman. The man I love most in my life and always will just stripped me bare, grinded me into dust and then blew it away. He wants to [...]

To The Boy Who Emotionally Destroyed Me;

Yes, you broke me, but you didn't finish me!

I Just Regret That It Took Me So Long To Let You Go

I admit it! I gave you all the power over me, thinking that you would love me just like I loved you. I thought that I was everything that you were looking for and that you would finally settle down in my arms. But I was so wrong. And you know what the worst part was? Deep [...]