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.
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.
God Sees All Your Mess, And Still Thinks You Are Worthy
You are His child. And no amount of doubt or mess will change that.
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.
God Never Promised It Would Be Easy, But He Did Promise We Would Never Be Alone
God didn’t give us a simple path; He didn’t tell us exactly how to navigate our days. But He did promise a perfect plan—one that is continually unfolding with our every step, every breath.
Sometimes God Uses The Tough Moments To Bring Us Back To Him
Sometimes God uses the tough moments to teach us. That we do not have to exist here on our own. That we should never carry burdens without help. That we are infinitely valuable, even when we don’t believe or see this worth.
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?
‘I Am A Survivor,’ And Other Empowering Reminders For Those Healing From Narcissistic Abuse
No matter where you are, or how long you’ve been broken, you are strong. And you will get through this.
12 Non-Negotiables To Set For Your Relationships This Year
No longer will I let my worth be dependent upon my relationship status.
Trust In God, And Watch Him Move
Every single time I gave my heart to my Father, I’ve watched His love surround and build and grow and change every single thing around me in powerful, indescribable ways