Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
What’s Meant To Be Yours Will Come To You
What’s supposed to be ours will come, what’s meant to be will fall into place, what’s right will feel right and we won’t have to force it.
What If I Said You’re The Best Damn Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me?
What if I said you’re my person—the best damn thing that’s ever happened to me, the one I want to call mine and wake up next to for the rest of my life?
Remember Who’s Standing Next To You When It All Falls Apart
Remember the ones who didn’t leave you behind, who followed you even when you were headed the wrong way, who fought through battles with you. Remember the ones who stayed and never left.
Stop Chasing Love—Chase Light Instead
Make your life not solely about who you’re loving, but how you’re loving your world.
14 Little Ways To Let Your Guard Down
Accept the fact that sometimes you won’t understand why you’re feeling a certain way, and that’s okay.
Make Time For Meaningful Things
Meaningful – Is asking someone how they’re doing, and then waiting patiently for their actual response. Is putting down your phone when you’re having a conversation. Is taking a few minutes to just breathe before starting your day. Is complimenting someone without expecting anything in return.
Wanting Someone’s Affection Does Not Make You Needy
If someone cares about you, giving you affection and attention won’t be a chore.
A Love Letter To You From God
You think I’ve abandoned you—but you are my creation—I will never leave you.
When It’s Right, You’ll Know
The truth is, when it’s right, you will know. You will have this sense of everything around you—peace, understanding, joy, rest. You won’t be afraid.
8 Things A Pisces Woman Simply Won’t Allow
Someone who disregards her as ‘too emotional.’
The Apology Language Your Partner Craves (Based On His Or Her Zodiac Sign)
Your Leo’s apology language centers on words of affirmation.
Get Excited EDM Fans: This Music Label Is Making A Major Change (And You’re Going To Love It)
What does this mean for the average electronic fan? Big things. Now, through Monstercat you can easily browse the channels, hear new music, find sounds you identify with, and explore—all within the same label.
I Can’t Thank God Enough For You
God answered my prayers with you. He brought me someone far greater than I could ever imagine, someone who challenges me, grows alongside me, and chooses me, every single day.
I Don’t Want To Be Your Other Half
I want to be wanted, not because I fill your emptiness, but because I make an already full heart even fuller.
13 Encouraging Things To Say To Someone Ending 2017 With A Heavy Heart
I value ____ in you.
If You’re Going To Love—Damn it, Love With Intention
If you’re going to love, love like you mean it.
11 Strengths You Gain When You Realize Self-Love Is A Process, Not A Fixed Point
The strength to love your mess, even when you feel unworthy.
On Romanticizing Brokenness, And Our Fear Of Feeling Good
Why is it that sometimes it feels easier to be broken than to heal?