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By: Brenda Nieves Before I get into the topic of letting go I thought it would be important to tell you why I was thinking about it so much. Soooooo, I got a, “big-girl-job” to teach English in Indonesia with the Peace Corps. This was literally the dream job I have always wanted. I feel so blessed to have the this-this opportunity. However, the thought of leaving my friends, family, and loved ones behind were lingering in my mind. I wasn’t sure how to approach this situation, so I literally had to think about what, “letting go” meant to me. The photo was taken by Damon Mackin @legaltrapmack Letting go was pretty hard for me. ***WARNING IT'S ABOUT TO GET DEEP*** I was in a relationship that was extremely toxic. I was cheated on and it took a toll on me. I tried to hold on to what I had and it made me feel like I wasn’t good enough, ugly, and worthless in every capacity. I wanted to let go, but I felt like if I did I would have to end many relationships around me. I f...

(photo taken by: Ayaris Perez)                                                        **An attempt at using iambic pentameter. This was done two years ago** By : Brenda Nieves Looking into your eyes and seeing your love It’s tantalizing! You promised to be nothing but true, see when love is tested a man must prevail. Oh, Lovers far away the lies become truth. What can I see here? Blinded by a veil. I find the messages Your lust has taken her and love has failed.