Aly McHenry
A writer with a habit to overshare
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Aly McHenry
I Didn’t Think I Could Have OCD Because I Had A Messy Home
I’m writing this because I have OCD, and I’m bitter as hell about it.
Let’s Meet Again Someday
We’re in love. But we’re young. So let’s meet again some day.
This Is How You’ll Lose Her, Based On Her Love Language
Physical Touch: You’ll lose her if you quit holding her hand during the day, and stop making her feel desired at night.
A Letter To My Ex Boyfriend’s New Girlfriend: You Haven’t Changed Him
He’ll deny it all, and if you love him as much as I did, you’ll believe him.
Sometimes They Need To Leave You So That One Day They Can Come Back
Sometimes people leave because the timing is wrong and sometimes timing is everything.
Our Love Is A Love I Never Knew Existed
Our love isn’t feeling alone even when we’re apart, but feeling alone together when we’re only with each other.
Love Him But Don’t Let Him Rule You
It’s your crown that sparkles, not his.
With Her, You Only Get One Shot
So if she isn’t worth it to you, then so be it. She’ll be worth it to herself, and somebody, someday, will love her for that.
19 Things I Wish I Knew At 19
Be spontaneous and take risks. You don’t have to be together all the time.
An Open Letter To My Best Friend: You Deserve The World
Dear Best Friend, I think you deserve the world, yet somehow I don’t think you always see that. But I want you to know, I often find my own self wondering what I did to deserve you.
My Husband Is Amazing, But I’m Not ‘Lucky’ To Have Him
Please don’t get me wrong either, I appreciate my husband and everything that he does for me, but I’m not lucky because he treats me right.
I Didn’t Start To Really Love You Until There Were No More Butterflies
Our love didn’t even truly begin until they were gone.
It Wasn’t Love, But The Scariest Part Is I Was Sure It Was
It wasn’t love when you got angry at me for not believing you or when you made me feel like I was crazy for wondering where you were.
I Want A Love Just Like This
I have to, because I want it all with you.
What It Means To Love A Girl Who Has Never Been Treated With Respect
A girl who has been hurt loves harder than any girl you have ever known.
An Open Letter To The One Who Mentally Abused Me
You’ll be angry I called you an abuser, but it’s what you are.
Forget Dating The ‘Perfect Hot Guy’—You Should Date The Dork Instead
Date the dork, because he’s the one who you’ll be able to be your complete self around.
This Is How You Will Make Her Fall In Love
Kiss her on her forehead, and make her promise to text you when she gets home safe.