I Knew But I Really Didn’t Know
I knew I didn’t want to be like my mother.She rubbed off on me anyway. I knew my Dad was a drunk who abused me and I was scared of him.I hoped that would change but it didn’t. I knew I didn’t really want to marry my first husband.I did it because I didn’t know it was...
The Mask
I woke up at 5:15 am, covered in sweat. Scared. Tight. Shallow breaths. What in the world?Took some breaths. Deep. In. Out. Breathe. I held my arms around myself. You are okay. I am here for you. Why? Where did this come from? Why do I continue to have these feelings?...
A Me Mommy Day
Last year on Mother’s Day I had the blessing to spend it on a visit with my adult daughter and her family. I had a perfect day. Both my sons called me, and my husband called to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day. I exchanged fun texts with friends who were also celebrating...
Motus
En travaillant ma 1ère Etape avec ma « compagne de route », (Livre Jaune, p. 29, question 6), je lui ai lu à voix haute le poème suivant, écrit en 2007. Il illustre les règles « ne ressens rien » et « ne parle pas », comme la photo de cet œuf muselé, qu’une amie m’a...