What It Means To Grieve Someone You’ve Never Met
byI first saw his face in old french movies my parents and I used to watch during the summer holidays. His face was so…
Relationships
A Gentle Reminder That Your Friend’s Victories Are Not Your Failures
byAs we get older, we are scrutinized by others regarding our successes. But the most painful part is when we begin to dissect and…
Grieving My Mother & The Relationship We Almost, Maybe, Might Never Have Had
byI was listening to one of my favorite songs by Camera Obscura on repeat—a beautiful piano and strings track with soothing, gentle vocals—crying on…
This Is Why Closure Is A Lie
byAfter a breakup, we want to understand why the seemingly perfect relationship with our partner has collapsed. But closure is a lie because it…
Not All Relationships Are Meant To Last
byWhen love just doesn’t feel like love, we tend to put people on a pedestal. Either because we are afraid to be alone or…
Learning To Let Go Of The People You’ve Outgrown
byAs we grow older, there comes the point where those who were once considered good friends no longer fit in the complex puzzle of…
How I Rebuilt Myself After An Abusive Relationship
byI cannot remember a time when I felt less lonely than I am right now, single and not interested in dating. Less than a…
Dad: My Lighthouse, My Lion & My Best Friend
byTo the dad who chose to stay. All those years ago when the easy decision would’ve been to run for high ground, to hightail…
I Don’t Give Relationship Advice
byI don’t give relationship advice, but I had a conversation with a woman the other day that came pretty close. A mutual friend of…
The Moment I Realized I Had Married A Narcissist
byI heard the distraught cries as I approached the front door. Another pair of cut knees, I thought, that was all. I turned the…