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.
Falling In Love With You For The First Time (And Then Falling In Love With You Again)
It happened for the first time when I wasn’t paying attention. There wasn’t any monumental moment where I knew. One day I just woke up and it was there: “Oh, I’m in love with you.” And that was that.
This New Instagram Update Will Ruin Your Entire Aesthetic (And Probably Your Life)
Say goodbye to the hours of painstaking work you put into your brand.
Selena Gomez Finally Explained Why She’s Been MIA In An Emotional Instagram Post
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
14 Relatable ‘Broad City’ Moments That Will Make You Say ‘YAS, KWEEN’
No one understands me like Abbi and Ilana do.
This Girl Didn’t Realize Her BF Was Cheating On Her Until A Co-Worker Shared An Insta Pic Of Her ‘Boo’
It’s all fun and games until you find out you’ve got the same boo.
A Missing Chicago Teen Was Found Dead In A Hotel Freezer And Now Her Family Suspects Foul Play
“The freezer door is heavy. So there’s no way. If they’re saying she’s drunk, she don’t have no strength,” her sister said.
12 Trendy Neon Signs To Help Distract You From Your Existential Dread
Here are some of the best neon signs that’ll spice up any party and also make you forget that your life is completely falling apart.
Miss Texas Completely Destroyed Trump During Her Q&A And No One Saw It Coming
Definitive proof that you don’t mess with Texas.
Here’s Which Version Of The ‘Old’ Taylor Swift You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Which dead-and-gone T Swift persona are you?
Hypothetical Conversations With People Who Never Gave Me Closure
I guess I just never get the closure I need to move past things, so I have to create my own.
It’s Okay, I’m A Pisces
Maybe I’ll fail to show up for our coffee date and then go weeks without answering a single one of your texts before I hit you up with a “Oh, hey, what’s up?” But, like, that’s not really my fault, you know? I’m a good friend, but I’m also a Pisces.