personal life

I want to be perfect but what is perfect? And what the hell is wrong with me? You know what, nothing is wrong with me but I’m sure if I …
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Physiologically, we crave the foods that aren’t healthy for us because they make our brains feel happy. Since learning this, I wonder if we subconsciously indulge in the intimate experiences …
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[ deep breath ]

My name is Yetti, and I am a recovering/recovered self-mutilator.

Yes, you heard me, and yes I posted this post.

I posted this post knowing most …
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Dear New Love,

Stop tempting me. Calling and asking for promises I can’t keep. I have work to do, and you will only be in the way. If you care …
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Do you ever just want to quit? I do. Sometimes I just wanna take every plan & strategy along with all my hopes and dreams, package them in a box …
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I wrote poems about you. Stood on open mic stages and belted them out. Cried over glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon for you. Cranked up Toni Braxton and sang in an …
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I don’t know when it happened. I used to be carefree, uninhibited and fun. Now, all of my moves are calculated, written down and checked off of a daily …
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I’ve written several posts about my past experiences, educational achievements, job mishaps, etc. However, I am in a place right now, where I’m on the cusp of opportunity, but I …
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I just hate going home.

People find it strange that I often say that since I hail from one of the mega-cities of the South.

Chicken and waffles! Sweet tea! …
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Stay out of that rearview mirror.

That’s something my pastor reiterates over and over. He can’t say it enough, because those as hardheaded as me need that reminder daily. Reliving …
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