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February 11, 2016
I swear, with our love we could save the world
Our love is bigger than just us When I love you a captive dances free When you love me a wounded child laughs I’m not sure but I think that’s the only way to save the world
February 10, 2016
Caterpilar-girl wants
I want you the way a caterpillar cut out of her cocoon too soon wants the sky to fly I will grow wings to reach you – Láyla Messner
Chrysalis Sanctuary
I want you the way a caterpillar cut out of her cocoon too soon wants the sky to fly I will grow wings to reach you – Láyla Messner
February 9, 2016
Free book, today only! ~ teenagers dealing with abuse/dysfunctional relationships
Well, I slept in and almost forgot to tell you all…. My debut novel, OVERWHELM, about three teens dealing with abuse and dysfunctional relationships, in Atlantis, is FREE today only! Grab your copy right now! Then please share with the troubled teen in your life. 3
January 27, 2016
This cool discovery may help you heal
As I recently posted, I’m having a lot of new memories come in. One of the most difficult things about that has been that my therapist, whom I trust (hard for me!) and have a great rapport with, is on an extended vacation. So I’ve been looking for extra support in the interim. And I found this really cool service…
January 23, 2016
I’m still here
Just a quick update: I’m still here. I’m back in the emergency phase of the sexual abuse healing process again, with a flood of now memories coming in. I’m processing them with a few close friends and my therapist. All my energy is going into doing the work, rather than writing about it. It feels a bit like being in…
December 2, 2015
Looking for the perfect gift for a troubled teen?
Enter to win 1 of 10 paperback copies of OVERWHELM. The paperback is gorgeous and entering is simple, just a few clicks. Open to United States and Canada. Goodreads Book Giveaway OVERWHELM by Layla Messner Giveaway ends December 25, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
November 23, 2015
Revenge of the Awkwardly Sensitive Teen Girl
“The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To [her]… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god…” – Pearl S. Buck I was a…sensitive teenager. To…
November 22, 2015
Sometimes I don’t know what to say…
I strip down and press my nipples and bellybutton against the ice wall between us tender lips pink with frost if you pull away now I’ll lose layers of trust kiss the cold with your naked words my warm open throat waits to receive you
November 13, 2015
The Five Best Ways to Prepare for Losing Your Virginity
I feel like such a silly girl right now. I’m supposed to be writing a blog about my first novel, OVERWHELM, which is out TODAY, but I’ve got seriously intense butterflies in my stomach. The butterflies aren’t the real problem. The problem is that this nervous first-time feeling is reminding me of my “first time”, you know, with a guy.…
