Bren

I decided to write this blog because if you didn’t notice already I am a college graduate! #Lit #Finally #FMLStudentloans Although this is indeed wonderful news there is something that isn’t talked about, so I thought it would be beneficial to address this wonderful thing called post-graduate depression. (Photos by @legaltrapmack) My thoughts: When I was told about post-graduate depression I definitely didn’t think it existed or that it would ever happen to me...but look at me now. This feeling felt like a ton of bricks and they came before graduation. I was worried about my personal relationship, friendships, and life decisions. I had thoughts like: is this the right decision, do I really want to go on this path in life, why did I come to college, and why am I not as excited to graduate college. There was even a moment where I cried because I couldn’t find socks in the morning ( don’t judge me ). It wasn’t until someone told me that they ask themselves these questions and...

(photo taken by Freedom Club member) by: Brenda Nieves When I think of him my stomach tightens and I begin to sweat. I just don’t know what to do. I thought this was a myth! brown-eyedn eyed sweetheart is really trying me and it feels like a threat. Into my heart, you go? Ha. I don’t think so. I’m building a wall 50 ft tall and in width. Two beers in and then I remember. It’s crazy how thing fall together. It sucks that I’m leaving in September. My story started without you and here you are writing yourself in. I’m sorry love, but I’m not gonna keep you around straglin’ *This piece was published in Shenandoah's Literary Magazine for 2018 Spring*