ACA And The Arts

I Keep Holding On

I Keep Holding On

There are times when I lose awareness of the moment, my complaintsare increasing. Flaws and criticisms take the place of my blessings, preferring those I am unhappy withto my soul. Whereas I multiplied my realizationsmore focused on what I can do.not a few times! I...

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You, Me and We

You, Me and We

When you made decisions for me under the guise of taking care of me; you were actually controlling me. When you used the ubiquitous “we” and spoke for both of us because you thought of us as one; you were actually discounting me. When you decided all the cars and...

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Mistress Of The Void

Mistress Of The Void

A void opens up and I’m spinning again,This is fine, I come here to be alone.I want anything but this,But at least no one can hurt me here. The emptiness scoops me up and welcomes me home.Belonging to the Nothingness seems appropriateFor a girl who learned to be seen...

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I Knew But I Really Didn’t Know

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...

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Unlearning Distorted Thinking

Unlearning Distorted Thinking

I was scrolling through social media dreaming about all the things I want to do because I see someone else having fun doing it.After about 30 mins, I realized I'm starting to get judgy, of myself and others…Criticism, jealousy, envy, self-pity I put down the phone to...

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