breakups
When it comes to breakups, pain is inevitable, but Humans thinks that suffering is optional.
Why Do I Settle?
Often times I find myself in the rawest moments of a breakup, or the end to an almost relationship. The moment where you are alone, left to realize that there will be no more late night calls, or constant text messages, no more partner in crime or a reliable movie date. In these moments I am alone, I really allow myself to feel. Not the muffled feeling where you keep quiet and have to plaster on the brave face so your roommates don't worry again. No, this is the feeling of complete despair, crying as I wish, throwing what I please, screaming what I desire.
By Liz Galante8 years ago in Humans
Dear Mom, My Heart Hurts
I was 15 years old when I felt my first true heartbreak. I may have been too young to understand what love really is but the heartbreak was too easy to slide into my wheel of emotions. I met him in science class. He was the smartest one there, under me of course. Not only was he intelligent but he had the humor of a class clown and the looks of a teenage heartthrob. I don't know what he saw in me but I believe now that the only reason he was interested was simply because I never threw myself at his feet like the other girls did. After a while, we became close friends. I never mentioned my feelings for him but during summer break he brought it out of me and asked me to be his girlfriend through text message. Once classes started up again we were able to see each other every day and I started to notice the pattern of his distance. I still remember the pain of the first warning sign that he wrote on his hand to plant on my poor confused face.
By Ohnny Sparks8 years ago in Humans
Wait for Me
I was 23 years old and a student in college. I had a part-time job and was developing myself and self-esteem. My life was always hectic and on the go. From waking up early to class until midnight finishing my shift and repeating the same routine the next day. My mindset was always shifted towards accomplishing the goals I set myself. My goals were to graduate college, move out of my parents' house and attain my dream job as a CPS worker (child protective service). I was persistent with these thoughts and incorporated them into my life with positiveness.
By Stephanie Castillo8 years ago in Humans
The Date That Ended It All
I wish this was a funny story. I wish it was about the time I went on a date with a boy who offered to take me to Chipotle but threw a hissy fit when I didn't offer to pay. Even though he had paid for our last three dates. Not bad, but kind of funny. I wish I could write about the time I got my first migraine on a dinner date and my eyes wouldn't stop watering up. Like for hours, they were just running and I had a huge migraine. It was awful, but quite hilarious. My worst date story takes the cake over these chumps.
By Anelise Tatum8 years ago in Humans
Why Does It Feel Like Winter?
You know how it feels on those harsh days during the peak of the winter season? The very instant you step outside all the warmth seems to slowly drain from your body. Every step you take it feels like something might break, but if you stop your body will become frozen in that moment forever. Tears caused by the cold sting your eyes, and some say it’s the work of a mischievous Jack Frost who’s “nipping at your nose.”
By Kassie Henry8 years ago in Humans
Just One More Night
It's Tuesday night and I'm sitting on my couch, home alone, watching a rerun of my favorite TV show. There's coffee on my side table and cookies & cream ice cream in my lap. My legs are curbed to the side with a blanket tucked around them, my phone facedown on top. I feel the vibration almost instantly and reach down to see what's caused it. It's a text from him. He who I haven't spoken to in at least a year, if not more. He who broke my heart and moved in with his pretty new girlfriend. He who broke through all my walls, just to be the reason I built them back up, stronger. I decide to ignore it. I'm not going to let whatever is in that message ruin my perfectly good evening alone. A minute later, I feel the vibration again, and yet again, I ignore it. This final time, the buzzing does not stop, and I realize he's calling me. I decide to answer the phone. I take a deep breath and swipe the bar across the screen to answer the call.
By Bryanna Burshnick8 years ago in Humans
The Goodbye Letter
I am one of those people. It's not a bad thing to be one of them but it comes with its hardships. We love with all our heart until there is nothing left to give. We expect nothing in return. We are stepped on, forgotten, and replaced and yet we do not change. It is rooted deep within us to be this way.
By Damaris Martinez Chavez8 years ago in Humans
When an Ex Should Stay an Ex
Two years ago, you had a relationship and it was perfect. He was your best friend, your rock, your Netflix and sex buddy, but most importantly... The love of your life. He showed you strength, individuality, and held your hand while you are on the way to bettering yourself. He helped you grow, blossom, and taught you that not every guy you met will hurt you, physically or emotionally. You made memories that will forever float like pretty melodies in your mind... first kiss... first time you said I love you... first time you heard him play your guitar... getting tattoos and piercings... teenage memories. It was a fun filled few months of dizzy dates, getting serious, being drunk, doing things you should not. All up to that one summer.
By Rachael Pike8 years ago in Humans
