Don’t You Want To Feel Something?

Facing an ugly truth in the light.

Melissa A. Matthews
Nov 6 · 4 min read
Photo by Ivana Cajina on Unsplash

I had a breakthrough today and it feels empty.

I’ve been grappling with ridiculously painful thoughts and issues over the past few days. I’ve been examining my relationship and by extension, every other relationship I have ever had with a man — any man, all men.

Melissa A. Matthews

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Storyteller using a variety of media including art, writing, and food. Spreading food love and stories @Recipe’d: https://melissamatthews.substack.com/p/coming-

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