Hey guys, Something happened to me that made me realize two separate, but equally important things. Back in February 2021, one of bird’s siblings reached out to me via the comments section of a previous letter. Which sibling it is doesn’t matter, (even though they tried to take some measures…

Growing up can be hard, but it’s always worth the effort. — As a child caregiver and educator, I know firsthand the behavior tactics kids will pull to try to get their way. Many times, crying and screaming are the first picks. When that doesn’t work they usually resort to throwing a fit or running off in anger. Because I deal with…

Issue 3 Hey there friend, Let’s talk about something that may be a little embarrassing to discuss: rebounding after a breakup. In her article “What Is a Rebound Relationship?” Sanjana Gupta defines a rebound as “a relationship based on a reaction to a previous relationship, where one or both members…

Anju really understands me. — A while ago, I wrote an article sharing 20 songs that helped me get through my breakup. I gave explanations for why each song was so important to me, except for one. I said I’d write an individual article for it. Originally, I wrote this in September of 2020 but…

Why I write what I write. — I’m going to be honest here and say the content I write is important to me. I know some people will just write things to get followers or to gain popularity. For me, writing is about more than the number of people I attract or how much attention I can…

Letter #9 — A quick thought Bird, I remember you used to send my sunflowers whenever things were tough. It was your way of saying, “I’m here for you. I love you. I’m thinking about you.” I kind of miss that. I miss those little gestures of love from you. One thing I’m…

You take unfollowing, unfriending, or deletion as a personal attack. — “So you deleted me on everything.” This was an actual text I got at 1:00 in the morning a few months ago. A girl that I knew for a few years sent me this seemingly after she realized we were no longer friends on Snapchat. Up until that point I…

Issue 2 — Hey friend, First off, I want to sincerely apologize for how late this issue of the newsletter is. My life has been hectic and it’s been difficult to keep up with the pace it’s been going, which has made it hard to find time to sit down and write this. …

And my goal for the new year. — Daffodils are a symbol of new beginnings. Their bright yellow color invokes a spirit of positivity. They fight their way through the harsh winter storms to remind us that warmer days are soon to come. Daffodils mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. 2022 marks the end…