To Be Honest

She had an uncanny energy for lifethankful for every little miracle it bestowed—and it made herentirely impossibleto live without. xx Atticus@atticuspoetrywww.atticuspoetry.com 

“Leisure” by W. H. Davies What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughsAnd stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass,Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight,S ... Show More

She wasn’t happy or sad,in love or out of love,she was just thereexistingin the ebb and flow of life—and that was a dangerous place to bebut her worst mistakewas forgetting to rememberthere was more. xx Atticus@atticuspoetrywww.atticuspoetry.com 

As a strong woman, you may think, “I don’t want to make myself vulnerable in love. It will make me seem weak.”  But is that really true? In today’s LOVE Life, I explain the difference between vulnerability and weakness, and show you why being open to getting hurt is actually the ... Show More

When you don't stand in the truth of what, you're not going to get what you want - pretty simple right? Whether or not we decide to talk about our truth, it will always still live inside you. Not honouring our truth leads to small betrayals, which usually become giant bet ... Show More

Have you ever found yourself believing a lie? Maybe one of these will ring a bell… I can’t understand the Bible—it’s too confusing. Because ______ said I’m not good enough, it must be true. It’s hopeless—this problem will never go away. NO one understands how I’m hurting…I really ... Show More

Fear holds you back. Fear of the unknown, fear of facing confrontation, fear of failure, fear of pursuing change. You're too terrified to sacrifice safety and comfort for a potentially better future. Maybe you have to go through it. To be put in hardships that shake your grounds. ... Show More

The ultimate horror anthology for the ears. ~~ Hello there, my frightful friend. It’s your old pal Mr. Boogey (Justin McElroy). I’m so glad you stopped by. Every week I will tell you a story in exchange for your fear. For dread and terror is the sweet, sweet, sustenance I crave a ... Show More

Have you ever been hurt badly by someone in love? Those wounds can stay with us a long time. They can stop us from taking chances again in love. They can make us afraid of getting close to someone again… Afraid of being vulnerable again… Afraid of letting someone in… Because if t ... Show More

Confession: I'm struggling to maintain an online persona that aligns with who I am in real life. I know this is rooted in fear of criticism or backlash, and it's holding me back from expressing my authentic self and making genuine connections with my audience. If you're in the sa ... Show More

Last week, we talked about how the right partner will “elevate your best and soothe your worst.” But what if you feel like your best isn’t good enough? Or you’re afraid your worst will be “too much” for someone? In this situation, it can be tempting to overcorrect—to go overboard ... Show More

Ever felt like you're scared of expressing your honest feelings when dating or in a relationship? It can often feel scary to put ourselves on the line. Or to open up. Or to even admit to ourselves that we want to find love.  In this episode, Matt and Audrey sit down to talk about ... Show More