That's right. Today I turned 33. I thought at first I would be doing the whole " No! I am getting so old" song and dance, but I am actually inviting it. So today I will do a short post with some

There probably isn't a subtle way to start this post and it was somewhat unexpected that this is what I would be talking about. However, I recently had someone I used to know very well reach out to me

No one can deny the fact that since man walked this earth that there has been prejudice, separation, people divided, and judgement of others. Some like to say it is human nature to be that way as long

Hey again everyone. Hope you are all doing well or teetering near there. I am back as I said and wanted to share and expand a little more in what I touched on in my introduction post. It is a little scattered

How should we start this? So hey world. Im Kristan. Im new to Hive, but not to the posting world. I feel a little out of touch right now because I spent much time on Steemit, left for a couple years, tried

A little over a year ago not long after joining the Steemit community, I wrote a post about my eating disorder. You can read it here. It was a bit tough to write and get out there, but all in all I'm glad

So I came across this on steemd yesterday Age 🎂 364 days 🎂 August 2017 A whole year old on STEEMIT. I'm not going to use the term "steemiversary" but I will acknowledge its been one hell of

I haven't posted as you may have noticed...like in a LONG TIME. With good reason though. That reason is.. I left New York and came to India. Yes, you're reading that correctly. I left the United States,

You brought me into this world Always told me to be strong I thought we had infinite time together But death has proved me wrong Your bedroom is now empty space Where your beautiful head once laid Death

The bent truth about scoliosis - not my typical post This post is going to be a bit different than my others for better or worse, but it's something that I feel should be shared. It's a dive into my health,

What a cruel world to face on your own She's surrounded by many yet still all alone She dances until all of the lights come on Even though she sees that everyone is gone Selling her self worth to make

Have you ever sat and wondered how is got this way You jump into the game of life but never get to play You feel like you are on and off just like a broken switch Why is it that I'm feeling lately life

I'm just the poor lost one With no common sense I don't know what I've done Still you make me tense I never thought I'd be Living with the evil one It is now clear to see His coldness is second to none

I run and hide because it is just what I need I'll do whatever it takes just to be freed What will I do should I even dare He's here and there and everywhere I feel like I must be dreaming this Help me

Though we are far apart on this very day You're forever in my heart and that's where you'll stay Because you are the one that made my love so true I'll do my best to make you happy this I promise you When

If only I could bring back the time I've given you Make you pay for the hell that you've put me through Turn the tables and make it your turn to go insane Let you live in constant fear and let you feel

In our world, I feel so much compassion when I see how important things are to people and what importance people give to them. Not only to physical things, but how much importance people give to situations,

A broken little girl stuck within a violent scheme Hoping one day to escape this violent dream Every waking minute she spent making a plan Looking for a way to escape this abusive man He continues to show

Excuse me if you see me screaming Deep in my mind I'm only dreaming Why is it that when I wake you're not by my side When you're gone a piece of me feels like its died I put on a happy face and a content

I know I have promised through hell or high water To be there with you to raise our son and our daughter Though this is a promise I dearly want to fill It becomes broken when my beating heart goes still