I don’t Feel Like Being Strong Today (When the strong one needs a break)

  I have always been known to be the backbone of those around me ; Shoot even strangers. Everyone I have ever encountered has always been drawn to me for the person that I am at heart. They want to pour their hearts out to me, tell me how their day is going but most … More I don’t Feel Like Being Strong Today (When the strong one needs a break)

The Setback

I didn’t see it. I didn’t realize how… … how natural it is… … how inescapable it is. I thought that I was a failure Like I wasn’t doing it right Like I was behind in life Like I was STAGNANT. I thought that my family would judge me Like I wasn’t trying hard enough … More The Setback

“I’ m Not Obligated” : Why Taking on Other Peoples Problems is Not Your Job

If you’re anything like me your friends and family are your top priority. Almost to the point that they come before you in almost every aspect. You are there any time they call. You lend them money any time they need, help them move, or just listen to them “vent”. But then at the end … More “I’ m Not Obligated” : Why Taking on Other Peoples Problems is Not Your Job

The Struggle Between being the Bigger Person and Telling it Like it is

I have always been one to be fairly quiet. Keeping my emotions in and allowing others around me to use their words to get me down. Mostly for two reasons; 1. I did not want to have confrontation with anyone (verbally or physically). 2. I felt that because I had so much built up, no … More The Struggle Between being the Bigger Person and Telling it Like it is