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.
I’m Not Afraid To Be The Girl Who Loves More
I’ll trace the freckles on your cheeks and the lines of the tattoos on your arms. I will memorize every part of you, even the pieces you try to hide, and I will love them anyway.
8 Ways To Tell If He’s BF Material (From The Very First Date)
He doesn’t have expectations.
30 Teeny Tiny Things That Actually Are A Big Deal To Her
When you bring her into a hug or kiss in public.
Whatever We Will Become, I Leave It To God
Whatever we will become, however the changes and circumstances of our lives will play out, I trust in God to bring me to where I’m meant to be. Bring us to where we’re meant to be, together or separate.
12 Questions You Should Never, Ever Ask On The First Date
“I Googled you and I was wondering…”
To My Beautiful Best Friend On Her Wedding Day
Knowing you, you’ve probably glanced in the mirror a thousand times, checking your lipstick, messing with that one little bobby pin or the tendril that’s hanging perfectly to frame your face. I hope you know that there’s not a thing you could do to look any more beautiful than you do right now.
9 Ways To Guarantee Your Date Sees You As A Bae, And Not A Booty Call
Be clear with your intentions from the start.
17 People On The Biggest Fear They Have About Falling In Love
“I’m always scared that the reason I fall in love with someone is the reason I’ll fall out of love with them.”
Don’t You Worry About Me, I’ll Be Fine
I’m not sad. I’m not spending my days looking into the mirror, hating my reflection because I can no longer see you. I don’t see my life stretched out before me, long and empty without you in it.
23 Boob Problems That Every Millennial Female Can Completely Relate To
DEAR STRAPS: CAN YOU JUST STAY ON MY DAMN SHOULDER?! YOU HAVE ONE JOB.
You Are A Daughter Of Christ
Being a daughter of Christ means that you have the greatest love one could ever provide. More whole than any boyfriend, more complete than any husband, more persistent and passionate and perfect than you will find in any relationship, any marriage.
There Is No Such Thing As Mr. Right (Thank Goodness!)
There isn’t a perfect guy. But this is a good thing. Because our lives are built on imperfections. It is our flaws and quirks that make us unique, that define who we are, that shape the decisions we make and the life we create for ourselves.