Skyler Leyva
co-dependent on a fine tip pen and lined paper
Articles by
Skyler Leyva
He Can’t Give You Closure
You will feel sorry for him that he only knew how to hurt, not heal.
I’m Tired Of Sleeping Alone
I’m tired of lying in bed for so long that my thoughts become sad and numb.
It Wasn’t Love At First Sight But That Doesn’t Mean It Didn’t Matter
We do not belong together and it breaks my heart to say it.
An Open Letter To The Person Who Tried To Destroy Me
Through the nights of crying and the days of walking past you with my head down and my stomach sucked in, I have learned a lesson that will get me through the hardest of times.
20 Little Things That Would Make 20-Somethings Happier If They Just Did Them More
Sing. In front of the mirror, in your car, while making coffee. Just let it all out.
Loving You Was Explosive
How did we end up so far apart when we promised to always stay together?
10 Simple Ways To Show Her How Much You Love Her
nap some selfies while you two are laying on the couch. Or better yet, take pictures of her without her knowing and tell her how beautiful you think she is.
When You Want To Know Why I Left You
He supports who I am and what I love to do. He has never criticized my writing, but encouraged me to continue to push boundaries and explore my mind even further.
A Warning To The Next Woman Who Tries To Love Him
How does it feel to know that every place on his body that you are touching and discovering, everything that is so new to you, I have already visited and kissed and loved.
The Goodbye I Never Said To You
I hope you don’t play her our song. I hope you still think of me.
A Love Letter To My Body
Thank you for being the perfect body for me.
The Unedited Truth About What It’s Like To Love An Addict
If you are like me and love someone with an addiction, just let them know you are there for them.
This Is How It Feels To ‘Just Be Friends’
I let you in. I let you into my house and under my skin and I let you course through my veins and become a part of my every day and you still left.
This Is The Reality Behind Emotional Abuse That We All Need To Understand
Emotional abuse isn’t funny. And it also isn’t what you think it would be.
19 Everyday Reminders Every 19-Year-Old Needs To Hear Right Now
No one has the right to take away your self-respect and love. No one.
When I Wonder If You Ever Actually Loved Me Back
You probably didn’t even realize how heartbroken I was.
Why I’m Glad Ghosting Is A Part Of Our Story
I’m one who doesn’t deal with change very well so having someone I care about be ripped out of my life within a single conversation is torturous.
I’ll Never Forget What It Was Like To Love You
I don’t remember when I fell in love but I did, and I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t allow myself to break, not again.