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

A Story about my Heart

Let me tell you a story about my heart. It's been hurt, it's been broken, it's been mended, it's been brought back to life.

Real Life, FreewritingRachel DawsonMarch 31, 2017heart, relationships, singleness, high schoolComment

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

To Gather Around the Table

When we sit down next to loved ones and strangers and acquaintances and break bread, we are building love. We are building community.

FaithRachel DawsonAugust 17, 2016table, community, friendships, relationships, faith, tacos, yoga, jesus, scriptureComment

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.

Real LifeRachel DawsonApril 25, 2016relationships, love, engagement, marriage, boyfriend, datingComment

I Was Sick of the Internet...But Then I Made Changes

I was getting so sick of the numbers games, the comparison, the pressure to share, the phoniness of it all, just the whole Internet thing, to be honest... but then I realized I needed to make some key changes to make the Internet a place I enjoyed again.