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.
33 Creepy AF Things Kids Have Said To Someone That Will Make You Never Want To Have Children
“When I was a girl I went to get pop tarts and then the car crashed and burned and I died.”
This Woman Meant To Send A Photo Of Her Engagement Ring To Her Sister, But She Accidentally Texted A Celebrity Instead
Imagine trying to text your family members to tell them about the most exciting news of your life only to realize that you got the wrong number. Oh yeah, and that wrong number belonged to one of your favorite childhood actresses.
Your Ex Might Be A Psychopath If They Want To Stay Friends, According To This New Study
Out of the millions of ways you can end a relationship, you’re always left with one question: should you keep in contact with your ex? Or should you cut off all ties for good?
This ‘Nice Guy’s’ Sexist Response To A Woman Who Wasn’t Interested In Him Is Everything That’s Wrong With Modern Dating
Honestly, I would rather punch myself in the throat repeatedly than deal with this kind of negativity.
15 Women Reveal The Beauty Secrets That Changed Their Life
“I stopped using face wash in July. I started using microfiber cleansing cloths. GAME CHANGER.”
This Little Kid Actually Got Stuck In Claw Machine And His Reaction Was Priceless
How does this even happen???
Hacktivist Group ‘Anonymous’ Promised To Get Back At The People Who Voted To Kill Net Neutrality In This Cryptic Tweet
Why pay ridiculous prices to watch Netflix when you get all this political drama for free?
The Man Who Tweeted About Being Haunted By A Creepy Ghost Child Has More Terrifying Photos Of ‘Dear David’
Dear David is back, and so are all the creepy photos.
28 People Reveal The Most Important Life Lessons They’ve Ever Learned From A Breakup
Sometimes you can do everything right and it still doesn’t work out.
20 Life Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
You won’t always be the hero of the story.
This Woman Was Abandoned By A Fuckboy She Flew Into Town For, So She Had A Wild Night With Her Uber Driver Instead
This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The DJ Who Groped Taylor Swift Finally Paid His $1 Settlement In The Most Messed Up Way
DJ David Mueller only had to give Swift one symbolic dollar, but he couldn’t even do that without being terrible.
This Man Murdered His Girlfriend’s 16-Year-Old Niece So She Wouldn’t Tell Her About Their Affair
The 27- and 16-year-old had both been in a car accident, but when they pulled out the teen’s body, there were several gunshots wounds in her head.
People Are Finding Creepy Hidden Cameras In Their AirBNBs And Here’s How To Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen To You
If you plan on staying in an AirBNB, make sure you take a little bit of time out of your visit to take these precautions.
Just A List Of Stupid Shit That Still Reminds Me Of You
I still remember the exact dress I was wearing when you broke my heart. My chest always hurts when I see it, but I wear it anyway.
Perpetually Single Girls Are Actually The Most Romantic Of All
People assume she doesn’t believe in love because she doesn’t actively seek it. But the truth is this: sometimes the perpetually single girls are the ones who believe in the greatest love of all.
This Tinder Couple Only Messages Each Other With Witty Rhymes And It’s Hilarious
This couple makes me believe in love again.
Here’s Why You’re Struggling To Find Happiness (And What You Can Do About It), Based On Your Moon Sign
Sagittarius: You have a deep-seated need for freedom, and if you feel stuck in life, you’ll find yourself constantly yearning for something more.