My uncle once asked me why I’m not dating. And the most honest- while also least pathetic- answer I could give him was that I’m just too busy. That I don’t have a second left in my day for a boyfriend. That I don’t have free time to go on dates. That I can’t possibly fit someone else into my […]
2023
I Remember A Lot
Nova looked at her scar, and she said “Gwen it makes me sad looking at it.” To which I said, “But Nova, you can remember it as how God was able to heal her.” Instead of seeing something as this tragic, heartbreaking event, she can see that scar and be reminded that God did something incredible. That’s what God is […]
2023
I’m Proud of Me
There is something stirring around. It’s a feeling that wants to be felt. Or maybe a memory that wants to be recalled. Most likely an emotion that wants to be validated. Whatever it is, it’s there and it’s not going away. And unlucky for me, Meighan has been on vacation for the past two weeks, so I have to figure […]
2023
It’s My Fault
“Clearly this partnership is not working out and is getting toxic. These past few weeks have not been fun and I’m over it.” I’m trying not to let these words root into my soul. I’m trying not to let them change how I view myself. But they hurt. And they’re making me doubt and question and feel like the worst […]
2023
He Could Never
My mom had a 5 AM meeting this morning and while she had the decency to use her headphones, she hasn’t quite perfected her inside voice. Throw in nonstop notifications now that Robin was finally awake and could respond to my messages, and I was awake at an unfair hour. So it was Instagram, emails, and bank account- still broke, […]