Author: Crystal
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If You Had Stayed
I’m not saying I’m the best I’m not saying I didn’t make mistakes But I am saying that I loved you And you missed out on having that someone you dreamt about I would have done my best to fulfill your dreams Loved you the way you always needed to be loved So now you…
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New Skin (Poem)
Gut-wrenching pain, Forced to the forefront of our psyche Tears staining faces Checks burning red Ripping band-aids off trauma Allowing it to breathe and scab Slowly forming new skin New insight Understanding Forgiveness Peace Making scars of healed wounds
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This Feeling
I became overwhelmed with emotion as tears of joy fell onto my cheeks Feeling the validation after years of doubt The acknowledgment of my expression made me finally feel seen All this love and pride permeates me As my heart flutters, I feel relief This is the happiness I’ve never felt but so blessed to…
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Journaling Through Divorce
Divorce can be an extremely hard time for people. The process of divorce is never fun and often hostile between couples. Taking care of your mental health is a priority during this time. Journaling can be one of the best ways to keep your mental health and emotions stable. Journaling about your feelings and emotions…
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Voice (Poetry)
Silenced Unable to speak for myself My melodic sound censored Turned off with your decisions Never ask me for my opinion Mine doesn’t matter, does it? The only opinion of importance was yours Which silently communicated my importance I was never a consideration A mere courteous conversation was not even a thought It was only…
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Letter To My Teenage Self – Journal Promp
As mentioned in previous posts, journaling can be a wonderful way to get to know yourself. Another great thing about journaling is how you can write to yourself, about yourself, and for yourself to heal. One thing I like to do is write letters to my teenage self. Teenage me was awkward in figuring out…
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Journaling (Getting To Know Yourself)
Journaling can be the best way to get to know yourself. I have been a lifelong journal writer and I am constantly benefitting from the acts of journaling when writing out my deepest cares and concerns. Journaling your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and problems can be healing. Experts advise that by understanding the origin of our…
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Life Contemplated (Poetry)
Why do we do anything in this world? Why do we love when we know it’ll die? Why do we touch when we know it’ll burn? Why do we feel when we know it is painful? Because to feel the pain of the burn before we die … is to live. ©C.S. Torres