The Empty Spot on the Bed Where She Used to Lay
I knew this day would come. But knowing doesn’t make it hurt any less. She was more than just a pet. She was a family. My shadow, my constant, my quiet little …
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The Lonely View from the Top
They don’t tell you about this part. The part where you finally get what you prayed for, what you sacrificed so much for, only to realize that it doesn’t fee…
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The Dream That Took Me Away
I’m 35,000 feet above the ground, chasing a dream I’ve held close for years. A dream I prayed for, worked for, and now, finally, have within reach. But as th…
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Closure: Sometimes It’s a Blank Page, Not a Period
A few years ago, he just disappeared, like poof, gone. No goodbyes, nothing. Just left me hanging. I found myself standing at a crossroads, lost and confused, …
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Thank you, Ate!
Here’s to all the older sisters or Ates out there! Those unflappable dynamos who somehow, magically, always seem to know where the lost remote is, or how to …
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The Masked Girl
If life were an opera, then I'd be that performer with an oversized mask, hopping around the stage, praying that no one notices that underneath, I'm st…
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I Will Keep Going
Every journey starts with a single step. In my case, it seemed like that step led straight onto a treadmill. Yep, it’s going to be a long road, and by all calc…
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