• How It Starts, How It Ends

    it’s strangehow it starts so simply— two peoplestanding at the edge of each othersaying,hi… this is who i am. and we think that’s all it is.an introduction.a conversation.nothing we won’t forgetin a few days. so we ask the questions—favorite food,favorite music,what makes you laugh,what keeps you up at night— like we’re not slowlyhanding each otherthe…

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  • It Was Mine To Feel

    The author reflects on a profound yet unreciprocated love that transformed into a newfound understanding of peace. They emphasize personal worth and the value of love that is gentle rather than painful, choosing self-acceptance.

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  • That time I flew to Cali for a date

    The author recounts a magical first date with Drew, as they flew to a vineyard in California and shared an intoxicating evening together. Despite the night ending beautifully, she found herself unable to stop thinking about someone else back home—the place where her heart truly belonged.

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  • Where Love Lives

    Love is enduring, transforming rather than vanishing with each chapter of life. It embeds itself in the quieter parts of our being, residing in memories and evoking feelings that linger. Although people may come and go, their essence leaves a trace that surfaces unexpectedly, whether through faces in crowds or unfamiliar songs. These moments do…

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  • If There Was A Reason..

    The author reflects on a significant yet fleeting connection with someone encountered unexpectedly. They grapple with the meaning of this relationship, questioning whether it was meant to teach them about feeling and letting go rather than lasting connection.

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  • I’m Playing For Keeps

    In a vulnerable moment, the speaker welcomed another’s presence, believing in a deep connection. However, the relationship proved temporary, leading to an emotional departure, acknowledging worth beyond mere fleeting affection and unreciprocated love.

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