It was in January that he said those words to me from his blue chair across the room to the left corner of the couch where I sat week after week. I knew he was right, but I didn't like it.

FreewritingRachel DawsonMay 25, 2018love, friendships, relationships, counselingComment

the brave love fight. // a poem

here's a little poem from my heart to yours -- let's join the brave love fight.

PoetryRachel DawsonFebruary 17, 2017brave, love, friday freewrite, freewrite, poetryComment

A List of Things I Love Today

It's Valentine's Day. Whether you're loving someone or not, there's still a lot to love. Here's a fun list of the good stuff!

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonFebruary 14, 2017valentine's day, valentine, holiday, loveComment

What I Learned from My Dating Whirlwind (and Choosing to Stay Single)

After two years of singleness, I found myself with three guys who wanted to date me, and date them, I did. It was wild. It was a whirlwind. Spoiler alert: here I am a few weeks later, still single. Here's what I learned.

Real LifeRachel DawsonSeptember 26, 2016dating, tinder, relationships, single, singleness, couples, faith, trust, loveComment

I'm Single and I'm Good With It

Friends and family and well-meaning strangers, thank you for loving me so well. I know the heart behind your comments is one that is good and pure, but just know that I'm alive and well and happy and confident and content in my singleness. Please hear that.