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.
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
9 Dating Mistakes You Made In 2017 (That You Should Probably Quit Doing Next Year)
Looking for love in unpromising places.
Your Pain Was Not ‘Meant To Be,’ Yet You Will Still Rise From It
Pain is not meant to end you. Bad days are not all there is. Weakness is not what defines you. And the broken pieces of you do not reflect who you are.
Distance Has No Power When It Comes To Us
We can be physically apart, we can long for one another’s touch, kiss, hand, but our love is deeper than skin.
I Want To Be Yours, But Also (And Always) Mine
I want to fall in love with you—deeply, fully, overwhelmingly. But I also want to stay true to myself.
11 Non-Negotiables To Set For Yourself This Year
No longer will I settle for being half-loved.
The Toxic Person You Should Distance From, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Cancer: The one who doesn’t understand the depth of your heart.
31 Self-Love Quotes To Remind You Of The Passion You’re Worthy Of
“You deserve the love you keep trying to give everyone else.” – Bianca Sparacino
Reminder: You Will Survive
This is your reminder that a breakthrough always happens in the midst of pain. That just when you think you can’t resurface, you find air.
In This New Year, I Hope You Let God Guide Your Feet
I hope that when you feel overwhelmed, instead of taking the pressure upon yourself, you exhale, you pray, and you turn to your Creator.
The Self-Affirmation You Should Carry Into 2018, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Pisces: You are beautifully sensitive.
On Letting Them Go
You pretend that what you feel is love for so long that you trick your mind into thinking it is.
I’d Rather Have A Complicated Life With You, Than An Easy One Without
I don’t care if there are a million and one reasons why our lives might be easier if we weren’t together; I’d take the most complicated, messy life with you over the one without.