<p>This week&#8217;s poetry pick is by Jae Nichelle. I stumbled upon this piece by happenstance after leaving class last week. As I walked to my car I listened to her personify her anxiety in using a friends with benefits relationship.</p>
<p>It immediately resonated with me because I could relate to many of things she said. For example, being quiet while I fight internally with what I&#8217;m thinking. For any others out there that are plagued by the constant whispering of anxiety, this one is for you.</p>
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Poetry Picks: ‘Friends with Benefits’
