Aly McHenry
A writer with a habit to overshare
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Aly McHenry
I Didn’t Think I Could Have OCD Because I Had A Messy Home
I’m writing this because I have OCD, and I’m bitter as hell about it.
My Ex-Boyfriend Called Me On A Tuesday And I Fell In Love Again
It was a Tuesday, which felt kind of odd—I mean shouldn’t calling your ex be reserved for your drunk Saturday nights instead of your Tuesday afternoons?
Maybe I’ll Love Myself Anyway
In a few months, I’d tell myself, my body might look a lot different. And maybe then I’d love it.
I Am Slowly Learning To Free Myself
I am finally unlearning all of that and instead, slowly learning that life doesn’t have to be a battle verses only myself.
Let’s Meet Again Someday
We’re in love. But we’re young. So let’s meet again some day.
A Reminder That You Are Resilient
Humans are resilient.
Strong Girl, Always Feel
You don’t have to keep it all bottled up, and you don’t have to cage yourself in instead of letting yourself break free.
Just So You Know, Your Depression Doesn’t Define You
You’re a human who has made a difference in the world, whether you realize it or not.
This Is How You’ll Lose Her, Based On Her Love Language
Physical Touch: You’ll lose her if you quit holding her hand during the day, and stop making her feel desired at night.
Perfect Girls Only Exist On Instagram
Perfect girls post perfect selfies. Their skin will glow beautifully with the filter they carefully chose and their eyes will shine brighter than any pair of eyes you’ve ever seen before.
This Is What Someone With Anxiety Really Looks Like Because It Isn’t Always Struggling To Breathe
Anxiety has one goal, and it’s to destroy people. And sometimes it does.
How To Get Over The Boy Who Was Your Everything
You’re going to pick yourself up and get over the boy who tried to break you because he was never the one for you.