Callie Byrnes
Callie is a writer, editor, and publisher at Thought Catalog. Her debut book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ was released in January 2024.
To The Loves That Were Never Meant To Last
I knew I was playing with fire the very moment I met you. If our love could only ever amount to destruction, I was ready to burn the whole fucking city to the ground.
8 TV Shows That Changed The Way I Look At My Body
It’s so easy to look into a mirror and criticize yourself, but what if you just… didn’t? What if you only let yourself wink and smile and say nice things? What if you admired your body for once?
Some Subtle Reminders That You Were Once Here
A whole map of our relationship exists online somewhere; if I wanted to, I could follow the breadcrumbs back to the very first night I laid eyes on you.
You Don’t Need The Fab Five To ‘Queer Eye’ Yourself
There’s something so therapeutic about watching someone grow past their insecurities through the love and empathy of five total strangers who swoop into their lives to tell them that yes, you are good enough. Maybe it’s because, deep down, we all wish we could do the same.
All The Empty Spaces
I have a bad habit of creating temporary solutions for long-term problems, putting bandaids on broken bones and drinking away the pain.
Some Thoughts About Turning 25
I once had a 40-something professor who said he’d never date a woman over 25. Maybe that’s why this year feels like such an expiration date.
Thank God It Is Finally Pisces Season So I Can Cry To My Heart’s Content
Grab some tissues and a bottle of wine, because it’s about to get emotional as fuck in here.