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.
Why Are We So Damn Afraid To Feel?
What if we normalized affection? Made people feel comfortable, rather than hesitant? Passionate rather than afraid?
Maybe Everything Happens For A Reason, Even Losing You
Maybe if I realize that losing you was not of God, and not meant to break me, but to build me, I can decide to let you go happily, knowing that where I go next will be where I need to be.
6 Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making Because You’re Letting Your Heart Control Your Head
Getting caught up in the moment.
In A World Of Doubt, I’m Not Afraid To Have Faith
True faith is choosing to accept that there are things you might not understand, might not be able to witness, or go back in time and experience, but that doesn’t make them any less real.
This Is How You Build Your Career And Go To College At The Same Time
When I started looking at colleges, I had no idea that there were programs that allowed you to pursue both your career and education simultaneously—that’s one of the biggest, and best parts of the Air Force.
Sometimes I’m Scared Of Letting You Go
Do you think two people can forget the way another’s lips tasted on their mouth?
18 Best Love Songs In Country Music To Absolutely FALL For This Season
“I never get tired of waking up next to you. And it’s alright with me if that’s all I ever do.” — “All I Ever Do,” Bowen
Dear God, I’m Going To Let Your Will Be Done
I’m going to let you do your work, write your story, construct your plan. And instead of resisting, I’m going to surrender to you.
7 Powerful Addiction Quotes To Inspire You In Your Recovery
“You’re worth it.”
23 Quotes About Love And Letting Go That Will Help You Put Your Broken Heart Back Together Again
“You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go, let go of them.” — C. JoyBell C
This Is What You Lose When You Let Yourself Be Led By Attraction Alone
When we base our attraction on pictures, on bodies, on superficial or lust-filled aspects of people, we chase relationships that aren’t meaningful. We chalk up people to images. We objectify instead of learn who someone is.
Life Is About Being Present
Where you are is here. Right now. And what if you celebrated that?
I Will Love You In Letting Go
I have learned that loving you means letting you leave.
Love Is Risk
Love is closing your eyes and pulling another body close. Replacing fear with faith.
23 Bible Verses About Loving Others To Fill Your Heart And Strengthen Your Relationships
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.” — 1 John 4:7
Today, I Will Remember To Breathe
Today, I will remember to be still. To take in the beauty around me and release what is not mine to fix, or heal, or change.
There Are No Words For The Pain You’ve Caused Me, But I Am No Longer Afraid To Heal
I am no longer afraid to let go of what will never be, and accept that I am stronger because of what happened, and deserving of far more than you could ever give.
Give Yourself Permission To Love
You have to give yourself permission sometimes—permission to fail, permission to fall for the wrong person, permission to be fearless and maybe not have it all figured out