Category Archives: Love

I love you because you yell at me….

When you get angry, I used to think I did something wrong. Then I started to look deeper. I know you’re angry because you’re overwhelmed, it’s ok, so am I. I know you yell sometimes because you don’t know how … Continue reading

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I love you because I hated you…

Hate is such a strong word. We’re taught to not use it when we are young. Chastised for using such a strong emotion when in regards to another person. I used to think we weren’t supposed to use it to … Continue reading

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I love you because you broke the mold…

I thought you would be here yesterday….14 years ago. But after a few hours of false promises, I quit hearing from you and fell asleep in the early hours. I wanted to see you so badly, terrifying as it was … Continue reading

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I love you because you needed a break…

I was recently in a situation where I needed to be there for someone, not in the traditional sense, but in other ways.. Pick up the responsibilities so they could breathe for a minute. I love this person and did … Continue reading

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I love you because you don’t need me anymore…

My heart is broken. I had been preparing for this moment for your entire life. People warned me that I wouldn’t be ready… Instead of preparing myself, I did my best to make sure you were. I tried my best… … Continue reading

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I love you because you weren’t part of my plan…

You were my secret. A surprise that shouldn’t have happened, at the one moment I thought I was finally moving in the direction I wanted and needed to go. Beginning to accomplish the things that I hoped would give me … Continue reading

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I love you because I lost it all….

As the year came to a close, I noticed on social media the common theme was “This year was horrible, I hope the next year is better.” They scream that they are all looking for hope. Hope of a new … Continue reading

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I love you because you made me hold the cactus tighter…

Our initial reaction to pain, not physical, but emotional or mental is to coil from it. Retract into ourselves. Someone says something painful or does something that hurts. Someone makes fun of you. A boyfriend forgets an important date. A … Continue reading

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I love you because you weren’t for me…

So tired of feeling alone. In a world full of so many souls. All different, the need to connect with even one more difficult than I had hoped. So superficial. So busy. So self involved. People, say they care, How … Continue reading

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I love you just because you broke me again and again…

I’ve been accused of caring too much. I didn’t know that was a thing, or I guess I should say even a possibility. I still don’t think that’s a possibility… I think the world doesn’t care enough. I’ve come to … Continue reading

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