a journal project
about
I Never Want To Talk About This Again is a growing collection of stories submitted by people all over the world, who write down everything from small grievances to unthinkable tragedies to inspiring moments of triumph and resilience.
Anyone, anywhere can participate. No two stories are the same, but they all share the same promise from the people who write them — that they will finally leave this thing, whatever it is, behind.
what do people write about?mostly their exes, existential crises, cheating, lying, dying, drinking, loving, leaving, bad parents, bad health, bad habits, smashing the patriarchy, selling out, getting older, getting sick, getting everything, getting hit, hitting rock bottom, it doesn’t really matter what you write, so long as you promise to let it go for good.
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I’m not a runner but I was so busy running a marathon I never thought what would happen if I crossed the finish line.
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I didn’t tell a fucking soul for 15 years.
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Do all scars need to be visible? If they did not believe her, who would believe me?
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Now, exactly a year and 7 months after my diagnosis, I can't exactly say how I 'got through it,’ but I made it to remission and I'm happier.
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My mom told me that I could never tell anyone since ‘people would think she’s crazy.’ I agreed.
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