Feelings and Emotions

When I was in high school, I had this picture in my head of what my life would look like by now. I imagined myself with a great career, a college degree, a husband, a house, children, and an amazing group of friends. I truly believed everything would fall perfectly into place because, in my mind, that was just how life worked. I would daydream about who I was going to marry. I even had a list of guys I thought I might end up with (don't judge me 😂). I painted this perfect li

I came from a different country. I wasn't born in the United States, I moved to New York when I was eight years old with my sister. Since she was older than me, she may have understood people and the world around her better. I, on the other hand, was a very naive little girl who constantly sought approval from the people I loved. Growing up in my family wasn't always bad. There were many happy memories. I remember joining a summer band, having family gatherings/parties, visit

One thing I have noticed about myself is that I tend to overthink a lot. It can be something as simple as trying to decide whether I should start a business and immediately thinking about all the ways it could fail before I even begin. Other times, it can be worrying about my relationship and wondering, "What if my boyfriend gets bored of me and leaves?" Even something as small as choosing an outfit can turn into a long internal debate about whether I look okay or if people w

Hello, and welcome to The Quiet Dreamer. My name is Jahsel, and if you’re reading this, thank you for being here. Whether you stumbled across this blog by accident or found it intentionally, I’m grateful you’ve taken a moment out of your day to visit this little corner of the internet. For a long time, I’ve wanted a place where I could share my thoughts, feelings, experiences, dreams, and the lessons life continues to teach me. I’ve always been someone who thinks deeply about