Category: trauma healing
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Next Generations (March 23, 2024)
I am happy to be the me you might see. Then there is the waning need to lose myself – In a good book, a tv series or a cup of joe. I truly wish I could fix it all. Grab them all by the collar, Dust off my boots and pushed through. Dragging my…
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Info-dump (March 21, 2024)
“Just be still and read a book!” GED Prep Books California Bar Association Prep Books Legal Dictionary Hawaiian Dictionary Thesaurus “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Marine Biology Accountant Cook Physicist Teacher Bus driver Really anything in the non-fiction area was surrounded by loud children. So I hide. DSM-III-R Autobiography Mechanical…
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Twinkle Twinkle (March 20, 2024)
I found you once I can do it again The world has no idea Whats really in my head To adapt, is to survive Until you Easier done with a companion Someone to call me on my bull Tell me to sit down Look at the bigger picture Don’t let me emotions dictate my future…
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Sunrise Parade (March 19, 2024)
Golden sparkles through the night skies. Black and still. Yellow and orange start to warm the air. Violet hues sneak through, Then a stream of blues. Drops of dew shimmer back. The fog flows with the river. A chirping bird breaks the silence. The growing sun breaks the ridge. Highlights start to fade. Replaced with…
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Stumped (March 18, 2024)
I am not gonna lie, I have no idea when someone is giving me a compliment. I spent a third of my life practicing at this point because “Practice makes PERFECT.” Perfect meant I didn’t have to do it again. Perfect meant I got positive attention. circa 1997 To this day I will give way…
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Whistle (March 17, 2024)
I don’t know why you’d keep that to yourself. Save another from heartache It just makes no sense you wouldn’t want to share the bigger picture Nothing helpful in the dark Both hands tied behind my back Usually a misunderstanding On my part that is. Social cues are lost on me. Stuck guessing so instead…
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Here and Now (March 16, 2024)
Wishful thinking Breathe of fresh air Blessings in disguise Gleeful smiles Rooms full of laughter Family bonding Exploration in the concrete jungle Cheers to the adventures ahead Making the most of these experiences, together.
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Confidence (March 15, 2024)
I know what I know I have never had issues with that Too much context is my jam No need to argue with ignorance Staying confident around others is another story. Jealousy and resentment builds I don’t understand social cues and make the mistake of asking. Some people take pleasure in causing pain. Who is…
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Cope with me (March 14, 2024)
Today could never show you the truth in my thoughts Working harder and harder to find peace Between my ears that is Major Depressive Disorder is a mouthful Too many things that keep me in bed No point in starting something I can’t finish I heard it once, so I stuck with it My reserve…
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Takeaway (March 13, 2024)
The worst feeling in the world To lose something that sets you up for success When your routine is a part of your daily life Even others notice As if the world grew up around me The system works as its supposed to Oh, Community I will miss you. What movies or TV series have…
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Transition (March 12, 2024)
I am happy to announce The growth meter isn’t broken Stepping towards the brighter side of things Helping myself to something sweeter Taking a step back, Grasping at the full view. I am happy to report, I am taking in the sights. No longer ignoring the busy spaces. Feeling the need to experience What this…
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Any Request? (March 11, 2024)
If the soul & blues, a bit of R&B all decided to sing alternative Take me back to the pop country of my childhood Throw in all the ABBA & Journey of my teens Don’t forget anything 90’s R&B Island Reggae beat to boot Again, I say, pick something I am sure I can sing…
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To Begin, Again. (March 10, 2024)
Today marks the next step in my journey. Daily journaling + List making x a pot of coffee The world around me never seemed so sweet Another chapter – a shift in the peridium Another spring – another chance to shine My birthday year starts a new Finally found a bit of peace covered in…
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41. (March 9, 2024)
I assume the flash is what startled me to even have an expression in this photo. Most of my baby photos are me looking as confused as I can be; filled with why? as strangers are telling me what to do. “Smile at the birdy!” This is proof my face is the first one to…
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Just another diddy (March 2, 2024)
“This song means so much to me. As you witness my inner teen healing – My adult self grieves for her. Its hard to remember happy when the memories flood in – The bar was set so low – “you’ll never” – Always starts each sentence. No sentiment. Left in the cold to push through…