Tag Archives: relationships

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy | An Incredible Journey of Self Discovery

As a fan of iCarly in my younger years, I always thought McCurdy was a great actress. And now I know she is because of the immense pain and trauma that she expertly hid just below the surface. Check out the full video review below! Whether you read this memoir, want to read it orContinue reading ““I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy | An Incredible Journey of Self Discovery”

Affirmations and Asking Ourselves Uncomfortable Questions

Here’s a prompt for us today. What would I do if I loved myself? Now, this is a great question for general productivity. A person who loved themselves would tend to their needs to the best of their ability and circumstance. However, the whole journey into asking ourself this question (and others like it) mayContinue reading “Affirmations and Asking Ourselves Uncomfortable Questions”

Manifestation Station: A Guide to Staying Motivated and Achieving Your Dreams

A deceptively simple title but you wouldn’t be seeing this post if you were not up for the journey. Remember, always believe in your capabilities and be kind to yourself!

The Song of Achilles – An LGBTQ Character Study

I’m interested to know your thoughts on this! Personally, I’m still working out how this fits into the mythological retellings I already know. However, I can say that it is a fresh take and a perspective that was needed.

A Thank You Note

On this Valentine’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to my readers. I woke up this morning and took stock. Recently, so many of you have been engaging with my work and following the blog or my other platforms. Your support means the absolute world to me. Really, I don’tContinue reading “A Thank You Note”

A Love Letter, Unsent

I tend to experience very high highs and very low lows. So on days like today, when I am even keeled and everything‘s fine, I ask myself what brings me here. Perhaps it’s the thought of us wading in tall grass, barefoot and blossoming with the lilies. Me grabbing your hand as the sky dimsContinue reading “A Love Letter, Unsent”

Good Times, Baby!

And it was a love like Pink Moscato in a cracked wine glass.So sweet and bubbly,So busy rising that I didn’t feel the cutsOr didn’t care,Not sure what’s worse.And anyway, what about the good times??The hysterical haze of possibility,When you took me in your arms and I felt secureBut enlivened by a closeness to danger.HarnessedContinue reading “Good Times, Baby!”

Let’s Discuss: Is Destiny Fixed?

Is destiny fixed? This common philosophical question popped into my head last night and it won’t leave me alone. I was watching Astral Journey on HBO Max, a Portuguese-language show that dedicates each episode to a different sun sign (Leo, Virgo, Libra…etc.). For each episode, two guests come on and explain how their astrology hasContinue reading “Let’s Discuss: Is Destiny Fixed?”

Plans for 2022 and Unraveling Negativity!

January has always had a sort of romantic quality. It’s just the idea of a new beginning, all the potentialities and plans unfurling in my head. In the past, this joy was short-lived because I would get so excited about these new ventures that, by the time I got to the execution phase, I’d overthoughtContinue reading “Plans for 2022 and Unraveling Negativity!”

‘Yes, Daddy’ by Jonathan Parks-Ramage is an Absolute Hell and You Should Read It

Park-Ramage’s debut novel, published this year, follows aspiring playwright, Jonah Keller. We see him enter an abusive relationship with the renowned writer, Richard Shriver. In an effort to heal from the ensuing trauma, and his complicated relationship with religion, we watch Jonah as he attempts to pick up the pieces of his life. Despite theContinue reading “‘Yes, Daddy’ by Jonathan Parks-Ramage is an Absolute Hell and You Should Read It”

The Poem with No Title

I stare outside through blood-stained eyes,You know those times, when you want to burn your life down?Come see the Queen’s broken crown,The emperor has no clothesDrowning, in a sea of hungry foes.The rebellion started as a single flame,Grew to a seething anger I couldn’t tame.This is not me!But it is, that’s what’s scary.And just asContinue reading “The Poem with No Title”