A Heartbroken Playlist

I created this playlist to accompany the denial stage of grief for my zine; now it has become a quintessential part of my healing process. Creating this playlist simply meant compiling all the songs I replayed to relive my relationship after it was over or wallow in my feelings. These songs make me feel understood. These lyrics influenced everything I say in my zine as these artists often gave me words for the feelings I was experiencing when I couldn't put words to it myself. Music is healing. Although this playlist is only designated to one stage of grief in the zine, internalizing all of these songs gave me the words I needed to write the entire zine.

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As for the picture...I would not recommend cutting your own bangs in your bathroom at 2am. But just like I denied the fact that my mental state was maybe not great as I made that terrible haircut decision, I similarly denied the fact that listening to songs that remind me of my ex only keeps them around in my conscious longer. Yet, these moments of denial are essential for the entire process.