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.
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.
6 Renewing Prayers For The Exhausted Heart
God, please strengthen me and give me your love—pour it into my spirit. Let it warm me, let it course through my veins, let it remind me that in you, I can do all things.