Bring Me Back

by Kristen Granata

Daily Affirmation: “I will stop worrying. I will learn to deal with my worries in a logical way.”

“You’re not supposed to focus on the past, remember? Look forward. Never back, always forward.”

You’re not going to have all the answers on day one, so tell your anxiety to fuck right off.”

Daily Affirmation: “I am on the right path in life, and I am going in the right direction.”

Daily Affirmation: “I let go of thinking about the past and the future and trust my inner wisdom to guide me in the present moment.”

“We all carry around the weight of our traumas and try to survive. We do what we have to in order to cope.” I glance up at the night sky. “It’s not us who’s fucked up. Life is fucked up.”

She’s alone. So, I watch her until she lies down and cries herself to sleep. I’m with her in this moment, even if she doesn’t know

Daily Affirmation: “I am open to receiving new changes, new lessons, and new adventures.”

“When you have darkness inside you, it helps you recognize darkness in others.”

Regardless of what you’ve been through, you’re still standing. That seems pretty damn strong to me.”

“You want to know what I think? I think you call yourself Nix because you don’t accept the power in your name. You don’t think you deserve it. And I can’t for the life of me figure out why.” I press my index finger into her chest. “You don’t recognize the strength you possess. But I see it. It’s who you are. Your soul is a phoenix, whether you believe it or not. And one day, you’re going to burn your demons to the ground and rise above it all.”

“You might not feel like a phoenix, but I’m starting to think you’re my phoenix.”

Daily Affirmation: “I am letting go of people that no longer serve me peace.”

Daily Affirmation: “I forgive those who have done me wrong with ease.”

“I yearn for you. My fingers itch to reach out and touch you. My tongue craves your taste. I want you on me, your hair surrounding me, your scent filling my lungs.” He pulls me close, and his lips speak against mine as he says, “I ache for you everywhere. It takes all of my willpower not to devour you whenever we’re together.”

Daily Affirmation: “I am worthy. I am brave, bold, and beautiful.”

Daily Affirmation: “I am giving myself permission to grow into the person I know I’m meant to be.”

“I never want you to forget that you’re mine.” As if I could ever forget. I take his face into my hands and give him a deep, passionate kiss. “Then fuck me and show me who I belong to.”

Daily Affirmation: “I am letting go of people that no longer serve me peace.”