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You said you were my soul mate, But that simply wasn't true. I couldn't see what we were while we were in it, Blinded by how much I wanted you. But this time, when you went away, I started to pay attention. I noticed the things you didn't think I would catch, The backhanded compliments… Continue reading Twin Flame
I'm almost pretty, but not quite, because when I look in the mirror, my face looks like a stranger. I'm almost intelligent, but not quite, because even though I have numerous degrees, I struggle to put them to use, as I tend to get overwhelmed easily and quit. I'm almost sexy, but not quite, because… Continue reading Almost but not quite
I've created a lot of sketches, so I'll break them up into multiple posts. Some of these sketches have serious trauma behind them. Please keep in mind that I use art as therapy, so some content might be triggering. Title: Bleed For Me This was my first attempt at a complex composition. I spent an… Continue reading Sketching Through Trauma: Personal Reflections
I'm trying to dig myself out of a heartbreak-fuelled haze. FYI, the dating scene in 2025 is as much of a DUMPSTER FIRE as being ALIVE in 2025, so at least there is consistency in the insanity. What better to do with manic, angry, angsty energy than create a little art? I have been neglecting… Continue reading Art Update
Let's talk about what last week cost me Two kitchen hooks that were holding up the aprons I never use, but I wanted them because that's what good moms own and wear. A bunch of bananas, a loaf of bread, two bunches of broccoli, one pound of carrots, one bag of baby carrots, and half… Continue reading The Invisible Costs of Living with Mental Illness
Cathy Marie Bown 