Winter Depression | Collab

Today is a collab with fellow blogger, Athena. We both decided to write poems based on inspiring and encouraging others. You can check out her poem here and her blog here. I thought with it being winter that it meant be helpful to have a poem that touches on the darkness of winter depression but…

Misunderstood (Mental Illness/Depression)

There are many people in this world who cannot speak up about what they are going through because things are misunderstood. Each individual has his or her own story. May we try to understand. May we listen to what people are trying to say. This poem's purpose is to show the mindset of someone who…

My Friend, When I Can’t Be There | Poem

(I wrote this today for a very special friend of mine, and I hope it could help anyone who may need it.)  I know you are hurting. I can see it in your eyes. Feel the lack of laughter Hear the empty sighs. Shivers run through you and I know it's not the cold. Rain…

When Supporting Someone Becomes Too Much

I am so proud of my friend Grace for starting her new blog, Showers of Grace. A couple weekends ago, I met up with her, for the second time face to face, and we discussed a lot of things. We aren't afraid to jump right in and discuss important topics. I brought up my feelings…

You’re Allowed To Have Feelings | Even If Others Have It Worse

I can't remember exactly if I was a freshman yet in high school, but if not, it was right at the end of my middle school years. It was a sunny day during this walk. Patterns of tree branches danced along the pavement. Birds sung sweetly. At least something was positive that day. Heat prickled…