hope | nicole calder

Oct 17, 20223 min

hope-less

i’ve been in this uncomfortable mental headspace now for months. and i’d be lying if i said i wasn’t struggling. i’ve written extensively...

Dec 16, 20194 min

Letting go

How? How do you let go? How do you let go of something you still want, but can’t have? This isn’t a trick question, nor is it a post with...

Oct 14, 20195 min

A work in progress

The only thing that’s constant in life is change. Our state of mind is never guaranteed. That’s why striving for happiness is an...

Nov 6, 20185 min

Connection is the ultimate antidepressant

Sport is a drug. And I was addicted to it. When I was cut from the United squad a few weeks ago, I went through some extreme withdrawals....

Apr 5, 20172 min

A letter to Dallas Green

Dallas, I recently attended your concert at the Georgia Theatre, the second time I have been fortunate enough to see you perform live....

Apr 5, 20175 min

The humbling nature of suffering

There is much to learn from being on the receiving end of a particular situation that has formerly caused significant pain and suffering....

Jan 11, 20176 min

The contrast necessary in genuine appreciation

Is it possible to ever truly appreciate something without being exposed to the stark harshness of its contrasting and opposing...

Sep 21, 20164 min

Unbecoming to become

“This is what being broken feels like. It feels like none of your body is connected. It feels like there’s emptiness all over; holes and...