I’m Warm Until You Give Me a Reason Not to Be
Tessa Renee
Warmth is my default. I smile easily, laugh often, welcome people in. I’d rather be light than cold.…
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Soft But Scary
13 posts
She’s gentle, until she’s not. Where softness meets boundary-setting in stilettos.
The Hug Before the Storm
There’s a kind of hug I give that isn’t comfort, it’s warning. A calm before the storm. You…
I’ll Listen to Your Problems, Then Remove Myself From Them
I’ve always been the ear people run to. The one who listens without judgment, nods without interrupting, offers…
Yes, I’m Soft, But My Boundaries Have Teeth
Softness doesn’t mean spineless. People see gentleness and assume it comes without edges, like I’ll bend in every…
I’ll Cry With You, Then Win the Argument
I’m not ashamed of tears. If I care enough, if the subject matters deeply enough, the emotions will…
Sweet Voice, Sharp Mind, No Mercy
I’ve been told my voice is soft, melodic even. It makes people feel safe, like I wouldn’t hurt…
I Can Comfort You or End You, Your Choice
It’s funny how people act like those two things are opposites. Comfort and destruction. Softness and sharpness. They…
Kindness Doesn’t Mean You Can Cross Me
People hear “kindness” and assume it’s synonymous with “pushover.” They think because I speak gently, because I forgive…
I’ll Hold Your Hand While You Dig Your Own Grave
I’ve never been the type to snatch the shovel out of someone’s hands. If you’re determined to bury…
The Smile That Comes Right Before I Ruin You
There’s a particular smile I wear and if you know me well enough, you recognize it instantly. It’s…
