Alexandria Stanwyck

Joined October 2021

279 stories

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My inner child screams joyfully as I fall back in love with writing.

I am on social media! (Discord, Facebook, and Instagram.)

instead of therapy: poetry and lyrics about struggling and healing is available on Amazon.

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blue (the masking poem). Content Warning.
keith urban sang that blue wasn't my color but he doesn't know how well i wear it twisting through my veins and going out into the world
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Poets
behind my bedroom door
my bedroom door has superpowers blocking reality from rushing in overwhelming me behind there i am alice falling into rabbit hole fantasies
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Poets
reminders
Hello and congratulations graduating class of 2025! When I was first approached about speaking to you, I almost said no. I'm not one for public speaking and there was that nagging question. What could I tell you that your parents, friends, teachers, coach, all the people in your life haven't already told you?
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Writers
spiderwebs
i am made of spiderwebs a wonderous clash of two worlds --strength and fragility and as a person i am allowed to be both
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Poets
taking inventory. Top Story - May 2025.
The reason behind this story. Sometimes we just need a push. Sometimes, there are moments where you are forced to assess your life, especially...particular...journeys.
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Humans
medusa (my revenge). Content Warning.
when i wake up and get out of bed (the ghost of you tried to chain me to it again) when i cherish my scarred up body (the physical ones left long ago, but i still see them)
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Poets
imperfect puzzles
i used to think if I could go back in time i would whisper in her ear tell her every step to avoid send her on the high road
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Poets
savoring
Here is a link to my first submission (read this first)... ...and a link to Belle's challenge. *** "Why Alexandria?"
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Fiction
I am Woman | Little Women (2019). Top Story - May 2025.
The inspiration, thanks to Angela Hepworth: *** The March sisters have been a part of my life since I was about six years old, maybe older, maybe younger. For the longest time, I thought I was Jo March - an independent, outspoken tomboy devoted to family and writing. As I got older though, I started seeing myself in the others.
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Writers
in his final moments. Content Warning.
i used to go down on my knees to pray begging god to take me away but only after i paid my price --a life for life lost in the flames
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Poets
secrets and closet doors
*** i toss my secrets into closets hoping they hide in the corners with the spiderwebs and tumbleweeds but they're crawling up the walls
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Poets
my demons came back today. Content Warning.
April 13, 2025 Dear Journal, A month ago, I was preaching body love and acceptance. Today, I wish I stayed in bed, safe from the sudden return of the demons residing in the mirror.
By Alexandria Stanwyck10 months ago in Psyche