Tag: fiction
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Love as a Sanctuary: Embracing Heart-Centered Connections
Remind me that I do not have to become colder to be loved. That a tender heart is not something to fix, but something to honor. That my softness is not the problem—it’s the offering. And the right one will never ask me to harden what was meant to heal.
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Dear Softness—I Thought You Made Me Weak
A love letter to the softness we’re taught to hide. Not weakness, but quiet strength—the kind that feels deeply, heals gently, and keeps showing up even after heartbreak.
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Thighs as Pillows: Part Two – The Morning After the Softness
There’s a certain kind of intimacy that doesn’t happen in the dark. It happens in the morning.
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Dating After 40: The Bike Is on Fire
Dating after 40 can feel chaotic and frustrating, likened to riding a flaming bike in hell. Despite the challenges, such as navigating emotionally unavailable partners and shallow prospects, I remain hopeful and resilient. As I continue to believe in love, valuing self-awareness, boundaries, and trying to maintain a sense of humor amid the madness.
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Dear Ryan,
I opened my heart to you—quietly, curiously, with a softness I rarely offer so easily anymore. You saw something in me that pulled you in, and I let that stir something in me too. I imagined what it could be like to be seen, cherished, chosen—not for a fantasy, but for the real woman that…
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When Dating Goes Wrong: Expectations vs. Reality
Dating in a small town is like shopping in a boutique—you’ve seen the inventory before, but every once in a while, you convince yourself to take another look. Enter him. A local business owner, real estate investor, and, as of last November, a persistent suitor. After months of polite deflections, I finally said yes to lunch.…
Tequila and Tea 