Emotions

  • The Dating World

    Bet you never thought you would hear those words out of me. Trust me, you aren’t the only one. But I managed to find myself in a position where I met a man, and I like him. And it really got me thinking about what I would want if I ever really re-entered the dating

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  • 1 Year

    I have officially been at my job for a whole year. This is crazy to me. Really, what is crazy is how much my life has changed in that time. I’m divorced, I’ve moved back to the city I swore I wouldn’t live in again, and overall I think I’m happy. This has been a

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  • The Mom I Want to Be

    The Mom I Want to Be

    The writer describes a complex relationship with their mother, expressing admiration, disappointment, and fear. Despite the mixed feelings, they still aspire to emulate their mother’s positive qualities and strength.

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  • Guilty

    The writer expressed mixed emotions regarding a presidential candidate being found guilty on 34 felony counts. Despite being thrilled by the verdict and its message that no one is above the law, they also feel sad and frightened about potential polarization and violence. They highlighted regional differences in beliefs and the importance of upholding justice…

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  • Sad Songs

    Most of my favorite songs can be considered “sad” songs. My mom once asked me for a list of songs that I listen to that make me feel happy. Yeah, it was a list of mostly sad songs. I have always been this way. I’m not really sure why, but the sad songs really speak

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  • Deserving of a Mother

    I know so few people that feel the way I do. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy that not many people around me feel this way. But it makes some things that much harder. It makes it harder to do things like smile and laugh. And I really wish that I wasn’t feeling this

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  • Special Poem for Subscribers

    The person who used to comfort and protect me has become my biggest trigger, leaving me feeling alone and shaken.

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  • The Beginning

    After enduring a painful marriage, one person finds themselves heartbroken and struggling, while their former partner seems to have moved on.

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  • NaPoWriMo #14

    The hardest thing about moving onIs knowing that you can’t see that personYou can’t hold that personYou can’t be with that person anymore. Even though for so long you thought they were your everythingThey turned out to be your nothing.

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  • Emily Gilmore

    In light of Kelly Bishop’s book that comes out in September, I thought this would be fitting to share. My thoughts on Emily Gilmore.

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