Holly Riordan
Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.
Anxiety Is About So Much More Than Not Wanting To Answer The Phone
It’s about wanting to cancel plans with a friend who means the world to me and not knowing exactly why. It’s about not wanting to show up at a party even though a part of me is dying to attend. It’s about having conflicting feelings about every good thing that happens to me.
The Scariest Part Is, I Would Give You Another Chance
I would give you another chance if you stopped playing the victim, if you stopped blaming other people for your own mistakes. If you showed me you’ve grown into someone mature, someone who takes ownership over their actions, someone who understands they are flawed and knows they have the power to fix themselves.
You Can’t Pretend Your Toxic Relationship Never Happened
Forgetting about what happened doesn’t erase what happened. It doesn’t magically get rid your baggage, your insecurities, your deepest darkest fears.
Sometimes, You Have To Ask For What You Deserve
Sometimes, you have to ask for what you deserve in order to discover what other people believe you deserve.
Apologies Mean Nothing, Actions Mean Everything
If someone really loves you, if they have their heart set of staying with you, then they’re going to make corrections to their bad behavior.
Why It Takes So Long To Realize You’re In A Toxic Relationship
You’ve been taught everyone has faults. You’ve been taught relationships require effort. You’ve been taught staying and trying to fix a situation is better than walking away without a fight.
10 Bad Habits That Make It Harder For Me To Find Love
I don’t know how to play it cool. I don’t know how to hide what I’m thinking.
Your Biggest Relationship Fear, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Pisces: That you’re going to let someone into your heart who will use your softness against you.