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.
You Cannot Break A Woman Like Me
You cannot break a woman whose self-love is centered on possibility, on hope, on the potential she has to become something even more wild and wonderful than she already is.
Someone Will See The Brokenness In Your Heart And Love You In Spite Of It
Someone is going to love you, simply because you are worthy. And each touch, each kiss, each word that leaves their lips will show you what you’ve been missing all along.
I Will Teach My Daughter Bravery, Not Perfection
I will teach her to make her own expectations, and shatter them.
In 2018, I’m Letting Go Of What Is Not Meant For Me
This year, I’m letting go of people, of things, of feelings, of thoughts that aren’t mine to keep. That aren’t bringing me hope. That aren’t pushing me to be a better person or inspiring me to stand after I’ve fallen down.
Releasing Is Not Synonymous With Giving Up
Releasing is not synonymous with giving up. Releasing is space, new beginnings, and hope.
You Are Never Too Broken In The Eyes Of God
Even when you do not have the strength to stand, know your Father is ready to carry you. You are loved. You are saved. You are not facing this pain alone.
Self-Love Is A Constant, Beautiful Fight
It’s fighting to see yourself as worthy, even when you’re constantly told that you’re not good enough. It’s fighting to appreciate who you’ve become, while still making goals to reach towards.
Let 2018 Be The Year You Finally Say ‘Yes’
Say yes without fear.
Choose To Be Thankful In The Challenges—That’s Where You Grow
Release what is not meant for you. Release what has abandoned you. Release what has attempted to destroy you, hold you captive, bring you down.
This ‘You Run Like A Girl’ Instagram Account Is The Encouragement And Love Every Woman Needs
To be ‘like a girl’ is to be confident, resilient, brilliant and strong.
300 Truth Or Dare Questions To Ask Your Crush (Or Anyone Else) If You Want To Know Who They Really Are
What’s the last thing you searched on your phone?
I Am Not Afraid Of Heartbreak
I know that real love only comes when I abandon all fear and say, ‘I’m all in.’ So I’m all in.