I don't know where you're going, but do you got room for one more troubled soul. I don't know where I'm going, but I don't think I'm coming home and I said, I'll check in tomorrow if I don't wake up dead. This is the road to ruin and we're starting at the end. Along … Continue reading Being a Troubled Soul Without Looking Like A Troubled Soul
Author: brookeashley
2023 – Welcome Back
It doesn't hurt meDo you wanna feel how it feels?Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making? Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush Normally I pick lyrics that directly relate to the post I'm writing. But, really I picked Running Up That Hill … Continue reading 2023 – Welcome Back
2 Years of Sobriety Almost Didn’t Happen
I didn't ask for a free ride. I only asked you to show me a real good time. I never asked for the rainfallAt least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all.Rain on Me - Lady Gaga ft. Ariana Grande Don't do it! Don't do it! You are going to hate yourself. It's … Continue reading 2 Years of Sobriety Almost Didn’t Happen
A Love Letter to Myself
Come with me, my love. To the sea, the sea of love. I want to tell you, how much I love you.Sea of Love - Cat Power I know Cat Power isn't the orginal artist of Sea of Love, but I have to admit, it's the version I like the most. The other day I … Continue reading A Love Letter to Myself
And It Shows, Girl
So turn and face the sun again. Dream what you are, you sunflower. Rise up and face the sun again. Be what you are, you sunflower.Sunflower - Chalk Farm An old friend, Ana, reached out to me today who I haven't seen in over 5 years. She tells me she is planning on visiting and … Continue reading And It Shows, Girl
Not Ready To Wake Up
Wake me up when it's all over. When I'm wiser and I'm older. All this time I was finding myself and I didn't know I was lost.Wake Me Up When It's All Over - Avicii For those who are being personally affected by all of the hate, inequality, and injustice, please know that I see … Continue reading Not Ready To Wake Up
Dear Diary, Everything Sucks
There’s so much I’m longing to say but there’s nothing to decide. If we’re lucky they’ll make a mistake and let you stay by my side. But it's a long, long way to night.A Long Way To Night - Joan Shelley Forewarning, this post isn't the most uplifting or inspiring but I did put some … Continue reading Dear Diary, Everything Sucks
The Easy Way Out
Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see.Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles I had a virtual session with my therapist yesterday. We were talking about how society is dealing with the coronavirus, specifically in terms of alcohol. I mentioned in my last blog post that a lot of posts I see on … Continue reading The Easy Way Out
I’ll Never Stop Wanting More
You wanted more. More than I could give. More than I could handle and a life that I can't live.You Wanted More - Tonic The past few months have been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. The loss of my Uncle, reaching milestones in school, dealing with the life-altering insanity of the coronavirus (and … Continue reading I’ll Never Stop Wanting More
I’ve Lost a Piece of My Soul
I want something else to get me through this Semi-charmed kind of life. I want something else; I'm not listening when you say Good-bye.Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind My uncle died of brain cancer on the evening of January 22, 2020 - he just turned 50 in November. I've lost a lot of people … Continue reading I’ve Lost a Piece of My Soul