How to Heal a Broken Heart

Last year I went through a painful breakup that I was certain would destroy me. I spent years with this person and an in instant, it was all gone. I was left with what felt like nothing but a broken heart and memories. I couldn’t sleep without seeing my significant other’s face. I couldn’t go […]

Journal Prompt #7 – What’s Holding You Back?

Journal Prompt What is holding you back from going after what you want in life? I’ll be the first to admit that I allow fear and anxiety to hold me back. I’ve missed out on opportunities because the voice in my head that is anxiety convinces me not to go through with whatever I’ve been […]

A Letter to My Ex – One Year After Our Breakup

I thought I would hate you. I thought after you pinned me against the wall and choked the life out of me that I would hate you. Truth is, I still loved you. For months I found myself still loving you. Still wanting to reach out to you. Still hoping you’d call. Still living in […]

Journal Prompt #4 – Bag Lady

“Bag lady, you gone hurt your back, draggin’ all them bags like that. I guess nobody ever told you, all you must hold onto, is you, is you, is you. One day, all them bags gone get in your way.” – Erykah Badu Journal Prompt What baggage are you carrying around that you need to […]

1/27/21 – Poetry

I’m in a period of transformation. I’m healing the parts of me that have spent years suffering My inner child has been crying out for someone to save her She’s battered and bruised Sinking in an ocean full of tears She’s gasping for air while trying to stay afloat And I’m swimming, desperately trying to […]