Ashley Tripp

Joined February 2023

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I’m a freelance writer & artist. I create pieces about the things that move me with the hopes that they move my readers too. My work has been featured in multiple publications. Check out my website for more at https://msha.ke/ashleytripp

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From A Shattered Glass House
They always say that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. So I've never thrown anything harder than balled up socks.
By Ashley Tripp18 days ago in Poets
One Secret Factor Boosting Women’s Self Worth
In the last decade, women have become a force to be reckoned with in determining significant others. Self-value and dignity-alongside matching demands for respect from their male counterparts-are on the rise.
By Ashley Tripp23 days ago in Viva
Top Story - November 2023
How to Change Your Self-ImageTop Story - November 2023
Disclaimer: To all who want to comment, "your self worth should come within," please refrain. It's not an overnight process & internalized criticisms skew our thoughts. Seeing the reality that you are loved is a step towards increasing your self worth.
By Ashley Tripp29 days ago in Motivation
How to Change Your Self-Image
Disclaimer: To all who want to comment, "your self worth should come within," please refrain. It's not an overnight process & internalized criticisms skew our thoughts. Seeing the reality that you are loved is a step towards increasing your self worth.
By Ashley Tripp29 days ago in Viva
The Difference of 6,000 Miles
6,227 miles. That is the distance between my home state of Kentucky and the Palestinian land in Gaza. Over 6,000 miles provide me safety. Safety from bombings, massacres, torture, evictions, violations of human rights, and only God knows what else.
By Ashley Trippabout a month ago in Poets
How to Stop Abandoning Yourself
If you grew up (or live in) a dysfunctional or abusive home, then you know what it's like to have your needs forsaken while others' are prioritized.
By Ashley Tripp2 months ago in Psyche
I Don’t Think About You Anymore
I don’t think about you anymore, dad. I remind myself not to. I tell myself: You're not thinking about me So when it storms & the rain pelts the windows,
By Ashley Tripp2 months ago in Poets
Self-Directed Anger Has to Go
A key feature of an unhealthy mindset is (sometimes self-placed) restrictions on one's life. In my own case, this showed up as chronic/invisible illnesses, abuse/trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, etc.
By Ashley Tripp2 months ago in Psyche
Does Chronic Pain Mean Anything?
When you live with constant pain, illness, etc., there is one question you find yourself asking: does it mean anything? Not like "does it mean I should go to the doctor" or "does it mean I need to change X?”
By Ashley Tripp4 months ago in Longevity
The Door
In your house, there is a door. You on one side, your parents on the other. The door only opens from their side. You live on your side - unable to leave even if you wanted to.
By Ashley Tripp5 months ago in Poets
Bloodied Hands of Abuse Survival
You were supposed to be my protector I don’t know if I yell that at God or my father. Neither will hear me. Both are too far away.
By Ashley Tripp5 months ago in Poets
Why You Should Throw A Pity Party
You've most likely heard the term pity party before in your life. If not, allow me a quick explanation. The dictionary definition is "an instance of feeling self-indulgently sorry for yourself."
By Ashley Tripp5 months ago in Psyche

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From A Shattered Glass House

One Secret Factor Boosting Women’s Self Worth

How to Change Your Self-ImageTop Story - November 2023

How to Change Your Self-Image

The Difference of 6,000 Miles

How to Stop Abandoning Yourself

I Don’t Think About You Anymore

Self-Directed Anger Has to Go

Does Chronic Pain Mean Anything?

The Door

Bloodied Hands of Abuse Survival

Why You Should Throw A Pity Party

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