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A personal blog where romance, reads and reflections intertwine.


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  • April 7, 2026

    Don’t Bleed on Me If I Didn’t Cut You

    Don’t Bleed on Me If I Didn’t Cut You

    Misery is like a virus. It plagues a host, replicates tenfold, and attacks everyone in its proximity. Continue reading

    2026, Reflections
    creative-writing, growth, relationships, romance-and-reality, self-reflection, writing
  • March 31, 2026

    Aging is a Privilege (Hello 30!!!)

    Aging is a Privilege (Hello 30!!!)

    Enjoying the last of my 20’s, embracing the beginning of my 30’s, and wishing my mother was here with me. Continue reading

    2026, Reflections
    creative-writing, growth, writing
  • March 29, 2026

    Killing Them With Kindness (Sometimes, Not Always)

    Killing Them With Kindness (Sometimes, Not Always)

    As the saying goes, sometimes you just have to “kill them with kindness”. But that doesn’t mean you skip addressing the issue. Continue reading

    2026, Reflections
    creative-writing, growth, personal-blog, romance-and-reality, self-reflection, writing
  • March 23, 2026

    Should I Have Kids? | Part 2: When the Village Fades

    Should I Have Kids? | Part 2: When the Village Fades

    As the African proverb goes, “it takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when the village fades? The wellbeing of a child is the whole family’s responsibility, not just parent’s alone. Continue reading

    2026, Reflections
    family, love, marriage, motherhood, personal-blog, reflection, relationships, romance-and-reality, writing
  • March 21, 2026

    Should I Have Kids? | Part 1: Questioning It All

    Should I Have Kids? | Part 1: Questioning It All

    I’ve reached a point in life where I’m dissecting the reasons, expectations and reality behind having children. If I were to become a parent, what would be my reason(s) for doing so? Continue reading

    2026, Reflections
    family, femininity, love, marriage, motherhood, personal-blog, relationships, romance-and-reality, self-reflection, writing
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Antonia D.C.

Hey babe! Thanks for visiting my digital home. This is a space where i reflect and express my thoughts, feelings and experiences with life, love and romance. Here you’ll find a combination of poems, personal reflections, book reviews and more as this blog continues to grow. For more information about me and this space, I encourage you to start here.

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