grow through what you go through

before you go any further, I know this is cliche, ok? its the week of thanksgiving and I’m writing about being thankful for things…come on allison you’re better than that! but here’s the thing, there’s been a lot of stuff going on lately, I lot of big changes, and it’s really been kind of a Continue readin

do you ever think about how much talking you do in a day? or texting? on average we say about 10-20 thousand words a day. however those words are expressed, whether you’re saying them, writing them, or texting them… they mean something. maybe not to you, but to the person you’re speaking to, they could Continue readin

when I initially started this blog, I said it was going to be a place to talk about life, books, relationships, grieving and healing. well, I have yet to talk about a book (aside from the occasional list at the end of a post). i’ve read a lot of books that I love, but I’ve Continue readin

wow it feels good to be writing again. life really has gotten in the way recently, but in the BEST way possible, and I haven’t had a chance to sit down and blog. but here I am. im back. ________________ toxic relationships. unfortunately, everyone is all too familiar with them. if you haven’t been in Continue readin

I feel like it would be repetitive of me to say “i’ve learned a lot this year but one of the most important things i’ve learned is…” so we’re just gonna skip that part. if I’ve been guilty of anything in my life, its been taking things for granted and something tells me im not Continue readin

I was driving to therapy today with my windows down, the sun was shining, and I was blasting Doin’ My Best by Kelsea Ballerini. “if I said I had it all together id be lyinbut ill die tryinim doin my best, im letting the rest roll off my shoulders, babydon’t always get it right, and Continue readin

I used to think that everyone i met would be in my life forever. I had this delusional way of thinking that just because at one point I shared a bond with someone, that it had to be that way forever, no matter what. or that the only thing that could break that bond was Continue readin

what is a boundary? and no I don’t mean just a line or something that marks the limit of an area (but kind of). I’m talking about a boundary you set for yourself, in your everyday and romantic relationships. a rule or limit that you establish to protect your security and well-being. do you see Continue readin

I think anyone in today’s society, especially with the overbearing influence from the media, struggles with some sort of body image issue. whether its mild or severe, I’m pretty sure its safe to say that everyone has dealt with this in some way. I know that for me, its something i’ve struggled with for a Continue readin

my dad was my best friend. there’s no other way to say it. its been 8 years and 3 months since I lost him, and I still remember (in vivid detail unfortunately) what that day felt like. the sounds, the smells, the emotion. it was a sunday. relatively nice out for april in buffalo, new Continue readin