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To the moms who do it all - how you can find love in the burnout stage?

Is it just me, or does dating with full custody feel less like a possibility and more like a cruel joke? I am drowning in the relentless, 24/7 mental load of a toddler, while the "co-parent" barely shadows the doorway once a week to "help." By the time the house is finally quiet, the thought of... read more

Not Everything Heals Instantly

People often say that writing down your worries helps you feel relaxed and lets go of fear or sadness. But honestly, I don’t think it works that way for everyone. For me, writing doesn’t bring instant relief.I don’t suddenly feel lighter after putting my thoughts on paper. Instead, the real value... (edited) read more

Where is my person?

Lately I have felt that no matter where I look my person is no where to be found. I've had a few potential people that I thought would actually lead to dating and a long term relationship however, it seems they flake or ghost with out any courtesy. What kind of manners were you raised with that... read more

To the moms doing it all - is love even possible in the burnout?

Is it just me, or does dating with full custody feel less like a possibility and more like a cruel joke? I am drowning in the relentless, 24/7 mental load of a toddler, while the "co-parent" barely shadows the doorway once a week to "help." By the time the house is finally quiet, the thought of... read more

New poem a fresh one but this time I think I cooked in it? a mix of the song "Pretty please" by Dutch Melrose and Benny mayne, "Ride" by Lana del rey and my last poem "The Man Living Between My Thoughts" XP

“Cigarettes, Silver Hair & You!” "I think I’m becoming the kind of girl people write warnings about. The obsessive kind. The kind who checks her phone at 2AM with sleepy eyes and a racing heart, hoping the notification belongs to one person only. You. Always you. And God, how humiliating love... read more

Please tell me it's not true 😭😄

My little sister told me tonight that is autistic for me to be a grown ass adult and still be rocking graphic tees. Now I can't stop thinking about it 😆 The fact that I recently bought this "Rizz 'em with the 'tism" tee isn't helping. Why did she have to do me dirty like that?! 😭😭😭😄😄