It Was Supposed to Be You

"And you've got no idea I'm drowningMind is racing, heart is poundingIs today the day I walk away?Maybe I can hurt forever if it keeps you happy'Cause there are days I think we'll be alrightBut I can't keep pouring from a cup so emptyThen turn my back and try to sleep at night..." I can't … Continue reading It Was Supposed to Be You →

Lovin’ You Was Worth It

"I know it wasn't perfectBut lovin' you was worth itThere's still sweetness in the memoriesEven after all the hurting" He walked into my life at the most unexpected time. I was so busy trying to numb myself from all of the hurt and sadness I felt, I never expected him. I wasn't even looking for … Continue reading Lovin’ You Was Worth It →

Scattered Thoughts (Oldie but a Goodie)

"Just write it all out. Just put everything that is in your head into words that make sense and then put it all on to paper." "It'll help you but it will help so many others too." I used to wonder a lot why it actually mattered if my thoughts made sense on paper. They … Continue reading Scattered Thoughts (Oldie but a Goodie) →

Really Wish You Knew

Sometimes I lie awake at night wondering if I should have just kept pretending to be happy. If I should have just kept pretending that everything was okay. What I lost by trying to save myself, I often wonder if my decision to finally leave was worth it. It kills me being so far away … Continue reading Really Wish You Knew →

The Ending of Forever

I’m learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things not meant for me. Not many people know what’s been going on in my life lately. But I feel like I owe it to my readers because it’s been a big reason for my absence lately. So here it goes... I’m getting … Continue reading The Ending of Forever →

Rivalry No More

I have always said I would never be caught sporting anything U of M (University of Michigan). I’d never cheer them on to win a game, and I certainly wouldn’t be caught at The Big House. After all, I am a Michigan State fan. But let me be honest here. I have no legitimate reason … Continue reading Rivalry No More →

Let’s Get Centered

High stress, anxiety, or even depression can be really hard to deal with. What helps me is using coping skills and positive affirmations. So below I'm going to list some coping skills and positive affirmations that work best for me, as well as include a few extras that may work for YOU. Coping Skills Use … Continue reading Let’s Get Centered →

Focusing on the Now.

I've been to three mental hospitals in my life. Two when I was a teenager and one as an adult. Each one was different than the others; but the reasonings behind why I was there were all kind of similar. I was beginning my teen years when my struggle with an unstable mental health started. … Continue reading Focusing on the Now. →

New Year, New Me? Not a Chance!

With a new year starting, many people believe it's the perfect time to finally start making those changes that they wanted to make all of last year, but never did. In other words, they are making their new year resolutions. Personally, I've never believed in making one. If I want to change something about myself, … Continue reading New Year, New Me? Not a Chance! →

A Christmas not so Merry

I knew that Christmas this year was going to be emotional. I had already anticipated shedding a few silent tears while I did my best to enjoy the moments with my family. What I hadn't anticipated was what happened on Christmas Eve. Like normal for my little family of five, we headed to my in-laws … Continue reading A Christmas not so Merry →