Roe v. Wade was cut down today. Not just overturned, which to me sounds far too genteel for the reality which we now face, but cut down. Cut down, a sword has been plunged deeply into the hearts of all of us who feared this day. I have been running from fiery fury to heart […]
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I like to think of myself as someone with the strength to keep moving forward towards my goals and dreams even when obstacles obstruct my path. But on days like today I feel so weak. I keep crying when I’m left alone to my thoughts. I feel ridiculous for being upset. Its no one’s fault
I am a child of a military family. A family that is so deeply rooted in serving and fighting that we know no other life than dedicating ourselves to fighting for and protecting others. Death comes for all, it is an inescapable aspect of living. Memorial day is a day to honor the dead who
I haven’t been awake very long and yet already I feel as though I cannot breathe. The walls feel like they are closing in around me. My anxiety doesn’t seem to even need a trigger to hit. I haven’t been awake long enough to have any had anything trigger this attack. I will probably be
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Thursday was a really bad day for me. I went through an emotional ringer. Yesterday was better I wasn’t upset in the same way anymore. I went from crying and hurting to angry and now I am sitting in a state of cold indifference. I have no shame to bear for having the health problems
Today is a difficult day for the family. Today marks the 10th anniversary of Papa’s death. I fell asleep around 4 in the morning to Loretta Lynn’s rendition of Peace in the Valley. Then on today of all days Reverend Grace gave a sermon that started with Johnny Cash. Of all the musicians that could
I’ve been told that pushing myself is a good thing. I forgot that I am supposed to do that within reason. I almost met my goal to have the room ready for my new bed. I should have probably stopped a few hours ago. But I honestly though I could do it. I thought I
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Recently I have been writing fairly lengthy Facebook posts. Namely when I have a lot on my mind and I feel that by sharing I may feel lighter. My mother finally convinced me perhaps writing a blog would be a better platform for me to express my thoughts. I began brainstorming, desperately trying to find
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