Prickly friendships and cactus friends
“Self love is a good thing but self awareness is more important. You need to once in a while go, ‘Uh I’m kind of an a-hole.’” Louis C.K. It’s been on my mind for a while: I treat Jesus like…
Category: Friends
Guest post: Single and Christian on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day. The day in February where love is in the air. Couples go on dates. There is love at first sight as some are struck by Cupid’s arrow. However, is that what Valentine’s day is all about? A day…
Saving Serena
Dating in high school is not worth the investment. Yeah, I would have rolled my eyes too. But I’m still burdened from bad investments in my own life, and could do nothing but watch as shrapnel from heartache wrecked my…
Different-good or different-bad?
“It’s just,” Joel struggled to find the words, “you’re very different from the rest of us.” What was my witty response? I sighed. Even though there’s still not a ring on my finger, Joel and I often spend hours talking…
Suicidal Thoughts
I’m not going to ask why you want it. I know why. There’s a sweet whisper in your ear, promising to lift the heavy burdens crushing your chest. Promising to chase all your fears back under your bed. Telling you…
When jealousy bites
“The Halloween party will probably be at Joel’s house.” My friend mentioned in a text. Grrrr. While the phrase appears innocent, Joel is my boyfriend. I was just informed that the party might be at my boyfriend’s house. It’s great…