The Familiar Strangers

25 | Poet | Writer

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My biggest fear is someone describing me with an alarming confidence while knowing almost nothing about me.

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My husband and I were having a random conversation about family and ties, and he casually goes, “Mom comes first, even if you’re married.” And let me tell you, I had the slowest and most painful heartbreak ever. It’s not that his mom shouldn’t matter. Of course she should. But I know, deep down, that when we have kids, I’ll be pushed even further down that invisible list. So let me ask this, where does the wife stand in all of this? Why does she have to be a mother or daughter to be of value? To even be seen as a priority? A mother and children: you didn’t choose them. You were destined to have them. They were always a part of your life by default. But a wife? The one you oh-so-willingly chose to be your soulmate, the person you expect to become a part of your world by leaving hers entirely behind. Where does she stand in any of this?

[stepsisterinchrist]

sexy knights. sexy wounded knights. sexy wounded weary knights. sexy wounded weary knights in the rain. sexy wounded weary knights in the rain pledging their loyalty to you.

[nsstym]

[orpheuslament]

does anyone know how to get rid of this aching hole in my chest. please say nicotine

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“That’s why high school, or a crappy job, or any other restrictive circumstance can be dangerous: They make dreams too painful to bear. To avoid longing, we hunker down, wait, and resolve to just survive. Great art becomes a reminder of the art you want to be making, and of the gigantic world outside of your small, seemingly inescapable one. We hide from great things because they inspire us, and in this state, inspiration hurts.”

— One of the best articles I’ve ever read. Rookie Mag. By Spencer Tweedy. (via wildyork)

[nondelphic]

me: *creates fictional characters* also me: *gets overly attached to them* plot: *requires putting them through emotional and physical turmoil* me: i’m sorry my sweet babies, but this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you

[papayajuan2019]

can you watch me while the light leaves my eyes

[tarrarre]

who up destroying and betraying themselves for nothing

[mournfulroses]

Nina Mclaughlin, from "Wake, Siren," originally published in November 2019

[perfectday1972]

ever since i was a little girl i knew i was gonna need a miracle

[scuttledusk]

it’s always a good time to lie awake in bed late at night and think about the fantasy lore in your head. you will surely not regret staying up til ungodly hours thinking about the fantasy lore in your head. things you have to do tomorrow are temporary made up fictional details are forever

[watermotif]

ever since i was a little girl i knew i wanted to lose interest in everything ive ever loved

[elexecution]

they are awarding me an honorary doctorate for my work on tumblr.com

[angelicdewdrop]

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“Every time our prayers fall on deaf ears, even the foundation of Hell quivers with disgust.”

— Syeda Zehra Fatima; IG: @/syeda.zehra.fatima

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“Until you give in to God’s will, the destiny He’s written for you, and the fate He has imposed on you, He won’t stop torturing you. You see, God is egotistical. God is a sadist.”

— Syeda Zehra Fatima