Livvy opened her medicine cabinet and reached for a small pill bottle. Only one pale pill entered her mouth, but she craved them all. It was a depression she knew very well; an old friend. Outside her apartment window raindrops gathered on the glass. She stained her lips with berry colored lipstick, and smiled briefly at herself in the mirror. A smile could change an entire day, so she smiled often. She combed through her […]
I was just five years young when the New York we once knew, vanished. The skyline was changed permanently by a disgusting act of hatred. I remember each second of that terrifying day; it’s a day I will carry with me forever. I have a personal connection (many actually) to the city that never sleeps. New York has always held a truly special place in my heart, and the city was my playground throughout my teenage […]
If I could go back and tell myself what I know now, I’d be getting a mouthful. Life is scary and unpredictable, and nothing is permanent. I guess that’s what’s beautiful about life, but losing who you are and what you love is more painful than anything else. After I was sexually assaulted, everything changed (good and bad). I became stronger and I began living for myself, and doing what makes me happy, always. I […]
I will explore the world one day & that is a promise. I crave adventure. I don’t need years of college and an overpriced calculator; I need a passport and a really beautiful luggage set. Oh, and $$$$$$$$ would be lovely too. 1. Santorini, Greece 2. Kiss my lover beneath the Northern Lights 3. Italy (every inch of it) 4. Hawaii 5. Israel (I’ll meet you in the Dead Sea) 6. Africa (bring home an […]
I could easily start off with a string of statistics; 44% of rape victims are under the age of 18, every 2 minutes an American is sexually assaulted, and my favorite, 97% of rapists will not spend a day in jail. I could start off with a string of statistics, yes, but when you become a part of a study, it’s extremely hard to base your feelings off of a bunch of numbers that can […]
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