My thoughts told me I shouldn't be here, that the world would be better without me. That my life was so insignificant that it hadn't come close to leaving its mark on the world. The thoughts rolled around my brain, over and over and over again. As the darkness crept in, I took a breath and went through my list again. I reminded myself of the smallest things I had done to touch people's lives. I reminded myself of the dreams I had, of the littlest things I still wanted to accomplish in my life. I told myself that things were okay now, and that maybe one day the circumstances would become even sweeter. Slowly I felt the dark thoughts recede and warmth filled me to the brim.
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Clinging to Unreachable Stars
RomanceA memoir that centers on the idea of not only living through the seasons of love and life but the self-growth and exploration that comes with change. The book tells the tales of love, heartbreak, despondency and maturation over the course of 5 years...
