Callie Byrnes
Callie joined Thought Catalog as an intern in 2017 and now works as the Editorial Director for its sister site, Collective World. She enjoys writing personal essays and articles about pop culture, astrology, and tarot. She published her first book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ in 2024.
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Callie Byrnes
The Show You Need To Stream Right Now, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Not sure what to binge right now? Look for your zodiac sign below to find a show tailored to your personality.
5 Beautiful Love Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’
Everyone can learn something from Heartstopper, the beautiful queer teen romance show on Netflix.
8 Beautiful Love Lessons Bridgerton’s Kate & Anthony Could Teach Penelope & Colin
With Bridgerton Season 3 on the horizon, what kind of advice could Kate and Anthony give Penelope and Colin? Here are their beautiful life lessons.
The 6 Most Beautiful Love Lessons From ‘One Day’ On Netflix
Spoilers for Netflix’s ‘One Day’ ahead—proceed with caution.
Sometimes Love Won’t Look The Way You Thought It Would—And That’s What Makes It Better
Every love is extraordinary and deserves to be treated as such, which is why this Valentine’s Day, Thought Catalog is partnering with Papyrus to share stories and products that will make the special people in your life feel just that—special.…
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (In The Most Terrible Time To Be Alive)
I am almost 30 years old, but I still wake up with a thrill on Christmas morning like I did when I was five.
Horror Movies Don’t Scare Me Anymore—And Yet, The Horrors Persist
Ghosts and monsters and the supernatural just don’t hold the weight that they used to. Similarly, I still don’t really care to watch horror movies because even though they don’t scare me anymore, I don’t find them particularly entertaining. They’re a reminder of a different time, when what was hiding in my closet or beneath my bed were the most terrifying things I could imagine.
The Art Of Leaving Your Twenties Behind
I’ve only ever known what it means to be young in a world that values youth.
Breaking Down Why Jeremiah Is All Wrong For Belly In ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
You’ve been warned: there are spoilers for the second season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ ahead Anyone who grew up during the late 2000s is well acquainted with the idea of shipping wars.
What Your Favorite ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Boy Says About You
Conrad Fisher If you think Conrad is the one for Belly (or yourself), then you believe in a deeper kind of love.
5 Beautiful Love Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’
Love isn’t always easy, but we can learn something about traversing its difficult terrain from Netflix’s hit show ‘Heartstopper.’ Love should never involve shame.
5 Beautiful, Inspiring Lessons From ‘Heartstopper’
We can all learn a little bit about love, friendship, and romance from ‘Heartstopper.’ The right people will love you for exactly who you are. A difficult truth: Not everyone will like you or accept you or understand you.