Kelly Bishop
Kelly Bishop is an avid reader and writer who hopes to one day work with these passions full-time. For now, she blogs for websites like Thought Catalog, Huffington Post, Elite Daily, and Talk Space.
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Kelly Bishop
How I Control The Weather
Ever since the day I learned he died, I felt physically in pain. There was a constant sensation of heavy stones pressing down on my chest.
How Being Raised By A Single Mom Taught Me That I Could Do Anything
My mom doesn’t take any shit, so I was raised the same way.
I Want To Be With Someone Who Knows What It’s Like To Be Broken
I want us to recognize this darkness in one another, to love it and appreciate it.
10 Things You Learn When You Live Alone For The First Time
You begin to prefer your own company rather than go out. Once you live by yourself, you become very comfortable being alone.
Finding Humor After The Death Of A Loved One
My sister and her boyfriend came to pick me up from college the day after my brother died. During the three hour car ride home, I was mostly in a state of catatonic shock.
Maybe Some Of Us Just Aren’t Meant For Church
Maybe it was nerves, but there’s something about a church that feels as uncomfortable and eerie as a cemetery. I’m sure it has the opposite effect on some people, but those people possess a quality that I don’t: faith.
10 Reasons I’m Glad I Grew Up With Divorced Parents
I don’t have these ridiculously high expectations for marriage. I’ll never go into it thinking, “I’m NEVER getting divorced. That’s not an option!” I know it’s a reality, and that no matter how well it may begin, it could happen.
The Consoling Side Of Sadness And Depression
When you’re at the bottom, living in the darkness, there is no way it can get any worse.
11 Terrifying Aspects Of A Brand New Relationship
You have no idea if they can see a future with you.
If A Writer Loves You, You’re Forever Immortalized
If a writer loves you, you can never die.
6 Ways Reading On A Regular Basis Vastly Improves Your Life
Reading grabs your full attention and doesn’t let go until you close the book. You become so invested by the words on the page that the whole world around you fades away and ceases to exist.
This Is What The Holidays Are Like When You’ve Lost A Loved One
It doesn’t feel like a time of celebration, but a time of mourning.
8 Reasons Why Keeping A Journal Leads To A More Well-Balanced Life
Writing in a journal regularly can help improve your mood, stress levels, and depression symptoms.
10 Easy Ways You Can Save Money Instantly (Without Drastically Changing Your Life)
We tend to feel justified about big purchases because we work hard and earn it. But if you don’t set limits on your spending, than that number in your account will never grow.
10 Books You Absolutely Must Read This Fall
Atonement by Ian McEwan: This is one of my favorite books. It’s probably one of the most heartbreaking love stories ever written.
8 Reasons Why You’re Destined To Be A Writer
You’re never satisfied with your writing, or your life
5 Immediate Ways You Can Become A Better You
Harboring the past is toxic. Holding onto guilt, resentment, shame, or any other negative emotion without having any way to change it will drive you insane and you will never live happily.
Why The Hardest Choice Is Always The Best Choice
We have to stop waiting for something good to happen and actually go ahead and make it happen. We have to stop settling for “fine.”