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.
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.
27 People Reveal The Worst Gifts They’ve Ever Received And It’ll Make You Feel Better About Your Own Shitty Christmas Presents
“My grandmother gave me a pineapple, wrapped in newspaper. She told me that if she were to use real gift wrapping paper, she would have to deduct the cost from the real gift.”
This Is What You Need To Add To Your Self Care Routine In 2018, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Taurus: You’re all about the senses, Taurus, which means your self care has a lot to do with things you can touch, taste, and see.