I Left My Job During A Global Pandemic. Here’s What Happened.
I left my job right before a global pandemic to strengthen my mental health. From two weeks to seven months, it’s hit an all time low.
Category: Love and Life
Op-Ed: From A Harmless Meme To A Problematic Slur, We Have Missed The Mark With ‘Karen’
The Karen meme has evolved from a harmless meme into a slur associated with racial justice and privilege.
COVID-19, Mental Health, and Yoga
Whatever you feel right now is one thousand percent valid.
A Lesson In Patience: Taking Care Of Your Inner Garden
Our garden only thrives when we do. When we’re doing something we love, when we are with a loved one- when we are exercising self love and improvement.
5 Ways To Make A Long Distance Relationship Work
Well the truth is, distance really sucks. But that doesn’t mean it has to.
Finding Closure From Your Past in 4 Steps
If you keep one leg in the past and the other in the future, you’re just pissing on today. Find the closure you need to keep moving forward. By: Jason Suerte … Continue reading Finding Closure From Your Past in 4 Steps
Here Are 4 Important Lessons I’ve Learned Working Retail
Some important lessons only retail can teach you.
Grief and Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
Grief. Let’s talk about it. By Jason Suerte Felipe I recently just lost my best friend of 14 beautiful years. Its been nearly two months since I’ve lost Massy. I … Continue reading Grief and Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
January Theme- “New Year, New Me”
I know, I know- super cliche. But it has to be done. Like every year, this year has come and gone in a blink of an eye. And for some … Continue reading January Theme- “New Year, New Me”
How To Overcome The Holiday Blues
The holiday season can be a kick to the back of the knee.
To My Dog, Massy. My Baby Boy.
Everyone always says they have the best dog ever. But you’re not like most dogs. A lot can argue that you weren’t the greatest- but you were definitely the best … Continue reading To My Dog, Massy. My Baby Boy.
Hundred Acre Woods (Poem)
Ordinary things can be extraordinary.
Lost Boys (Poem)
Never grow up, that was the rule. . .
Broken Glass (Poem)
When your heart breaks, it shatters into a million pieces. Some small and some too large for you to carry on your own. But if we are so lucky, someone … Continue reading Broken Glass (Poem)
Hamster Wheel of Second Chances (Poem)
second chances are a blessing. but a third, fourth, a fifth- that’s a hamster stuck in a hamster wheel. he says you’ll come back around, but don’t give him the … Continue reading Hamster Wheel of Second Chances (Poem)
“This Is Queer Family” Project Sheds A Spotlight On Queer Individuals
Writer and Photographer Jordan Daniels tackles Queer representation in his latest personal project, This is Queer Family, showcasing individuals within the LGBTQIA community and what it means to be Queer. … Continue reading “This Is Queer Family” Project Sheds A Spotlight On Queer Individuals
Sex and the Online World of Chaturbate
Porn is fantasy, not reality. In what way can using these sites boost your self confidence?
“The F-Word: A Poem of LGBTQ Oppression and Resistance” |Video Performance
A spoken word performance of LGBTQ oppression and resistance.
Loose Ends – Tales From The Closet
When it comes to mending loose ends, we need all the time we can get.
Mint Tin Box (Poem)
the mint tin box.
Here’s To The Quiet Ones
here’s to the quiet ones. who bite their tongue, and grip their teeth. holding back the tears, with a smile so bright, while hiding a history so dark. the strength … Continue reading Here’s To The Quiet Ones
Happy Pride Month!: Let’s Talk About Age Gap
Does age really matter?
Fallen Star (Poem)
we shot for the moon, but got lost amongst the stars. separated by a sea of galaxies, billions of specs apart. shooting stars crashing towards earth, trying to find our … Continue reading Fallen Star (Poem)
100 Small Betrayals- Thoughts On Cheating
Is cheating like the proverbial tree in the forest? That it doesn’t exists if there’s no one around?
Being Fully Present In Your Everyday Interactions
We’ve all done it. Having a friend or partner confront us about a problem and we immediately follow by changing the spotlight on ourselves and giving unsolicited advice. This is … Continue reading Being Fully Present In Your Everyday Interactions
Finding Yourself Time And Time Again
Things change. People change. That includes me. And that includes you. . .
Empathy
The river down my cheeks have finally run dry. . .Now to move on.
Haunting (Poem)
But please. My soul needs sleep. So haunt it another day. . .
Here’s The Thing About New Years
Here’s the thing about New Years and everything associated with it- it’s a scam. . .
Kissing In The Rain (Poem)
that kind of love exists. believe me, I know. . .
Tether (poem)
sometimes i feel you pull the tether. waiting for me to pull back. . .
Drown (Poem)
Our love drowned to the bottom of the ocean.
Love Is Not An Obligation
Love is a gift, not an obligation. . .
Stubborn Love
From there, we see truth. From there, we see heartbreak, pain, freedom and comfort. . .
Do Open Relationships Work
Find a love that works for you.
Body Image and Respecting Your Body
Why it’s so difficult for us to have a healthy relationship with our body.
One Question To Ask In Your Relationships
Sure, they sounds great on paper. But how do they make you feel. . .
Why Trust Is Hard For You
I can’t trust others, because I don’t know how to trust myself…
Let’s Wine About It
How just one bottle of wine brings us closer together…
Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Your Mental Health
The moment where words are just words, and they don’t matter anymore…
Honesty Isn’t An Excuse To Be An Asshole
Honesty is the best policy. . . Right? There seems to be a fine line between being honest and being a straight up asshole. By: Jason Suerte Felipe I was … Continue reading Honesty Isn’t An Excuse To Be An Asshole
We All Have Scars
Some old. Some new. Some just above the surface and some deep within. Most fade and few stay as a reminder of the pain. And some reopen…
Healing Relationship Trauma and Moving On
Relationship trauma is important to understand. We have to be able to first acknowledge the trauma in attempt to heal from them.
“Lust”
Never confuse lust with love.
An Open Letter To My Ex
It’s crazy how in one moment a person can mean the entire world to you and in a blink of an eye, they’re nothing.
8 Must-Do Things To Help You Move On From A Breakup
Relationships can come to an end. And although it may feel like it, it is not the end of the world.
Lessons In Forgiveness And Letting Go of Resentment
Relationships are messy and far from perfect. But there is one thing that can help strengthen it- forgiveness. We have to understand that mistakes do happen and if we can’t learn … Continue reading Lessons In Forgiveness And Letting Go of Resentment
Overcoming Jealousy in an LGBTQ Relationship
“I’m not the jealous type.” A statement that we all firmly believe until jealousy rears it’s ugly green head. It wasn’t until my first real relationship when I realized I was … Continue reading Overcoming Jealousy in an LGBTQ Relationship
A Stranger in My Own Body
I can’t help but overthink. A dreadful clash between who, what, when, where and why. Who am I? What am I doing? When will I be happy? Where do I … Continue reading A Stranger in My Own Body
Create, Connect, Inspire: The Start of Something New
“It’s time to stop talking and start doing.” I have been scratching my brain, overanalyzing and overthinking how to make this post perfect. Then I realized, nothing is perfect. … Continue reading Create, Connect, Inspire: The Start of Something New