Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Emily MarkLife after divorce, relationships, personal growth & failures. Let’s talk about it. — There was a pivotal moment in my life when everything shifted. Married for thirteen years to a man that swept me off my feet to eventually sweep me under the rug. Divorce was laid on the table. There was nothing left to fight for, he could have his divorce and…About Me5 min readAbout Me5 min read
Just nowMember-onlyTo Be Touched By YouIt was worth it. — Hearts racing breathtaking, I feel you move around me like a sweet enticing dream your kiss one I’ll never forget your hands one I can’t shake how you touched me in ways, I will never be the same but do I dare ever want to erase you from my mind if only…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
10 hours agoMember-onlyExperiencing Love and Intimacy With Someone NewMoving on from your ex. — When you’ve been committed to someone, knowing another kiss from someone new can feel uneasy. Painful even because you loved this person. The intimate connection between the two of you is something you have to heal through a breakup or divorce. I was married to the man I saved myself…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyHow to Stay Sane Out There in the Dating WorldThis had me coming back for more. — Dating. For the singles that have to venture out into the wild and meet someone organically. Be it at the grocery store, dog park, or home depot. Or jump on the modern dating trend, perfecting your online bio, swiping left and right. We know it can be maddening on your…Dating3 min readDating3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyThe Battle to Stop Binging EatingI keep saying it’s the last time. — It’s February 1. My attempt to start the new year with a clean streak of eating healthy and no binging was sabotaged by day, well one. I have a poor relationship with my body and food. I struggle deeply with bouncing back to a healthy weight. Sometimes I don’t recognize…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyI’ve Been Challenged to Revisit My DraftsThere are 284 of them. — When it comes to writing, I have many thoughts and not enough hours in the day. Something will inspire me, and I’ll quickly save it as a draft. On my phone. A sticky note that I’ll find crumbled up days later. Or a notebook with chicken scratch memos. My thoughts…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyOur Chapter Was Always Meant to CloseWe weren’t destined for forever. — Our chapter was always meant to close this I know without a doubt nothing could have changed who we would have become even if we stayed. Our leg of the race was only short-lived because who we are is nothing that we can give to each other even if we tried…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyI Want to Be Somebody ElseAccepting sometimes we are our own worst enemies. — I wish I could sing. I wish I was gifted with the voice to rock out on karaoke night, with a few dance moves to compliment it too. But the best I can do is belt it out to myself in the car where no one else can hear me. …Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyYou Are Not Capable To LoveThe lies we tell ourselves. — To work through my own blocks when it comes to love and relationships, I am becoming more attuned when the limiting beliefs come trickling in. The triggers follow after an unpleasant memory, hearing of someone else’s heartbreak, or the critics that have a thing or two to say. We never…Love4 min readLove4 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyAnother Saturday Night as a Single WomanCoffee, headache, and a phone call. — Saturday evening. I plopped myself in a coffee shop. I’m slowly losing my oomph for writing. Lately, I’ve been more of a homebody, but I have found myself going stir-crazy at home. Same window with the same view. Another night solo. As a single woman for many years, four now…Singles4 min readSingles4 min read
