Breath (a poem to myself)
Breathe, breathe deeply.The past trauma is gone.Scream if necessary.Exhale the injustice, the violence, the gaslighting.Inhale the fresh air of peace.Exhale the predators – they are long gone.Inhale the fight for freedom.Exhale the past abuse.Inhale the years of...
Recovery In Turbulent Times
We May Encounter Unexpected TurbulenceFasten your SeatbeltPlace your Mask over Nose and MouthBreathe Normally“Keep your seatbelts fastened,” the pilot intoned, “in case we encounter unexpected turbulence.” I complied because, why not? It was no big deal, keeping the...
Loving Parent Prayer
In a recent conversation with a fellow traveler, I realized that I had the concept of having a loving parent was stronger than my actual relationship with my loving parent.I decided to write a short "loving parent prayer" to go with my set-aside prayer to use a way to...
A Reminder
They say family is bloodIt’s thicker than waterthat bond runs deepthat nothing runs deeperthan mother and daughterThey say your siblings are your lifelinethat without them, you will flatlineSo cutting family ties feels like slaughterwound open, blood gushing,system...