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It’s an age old story, one that is not mine alone. [continue] ...
: Drama, Introspection, Learning, Loss, Poems, Strength, Struggle

I was soft (a poem)

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“Friends will come and go, but family is forever.” — Mom [continue] ...
: Change, Drama, Intersex, Introspection, Learning, Loss, Poems, Riddle, Slam, Strength, Struggle, Transgender, Transition

Hurting (a poem)

TV remote control. Searching through the channels.
We sit in comfort and watch them there, from the safe repose of our easy chair. [continue] ...
: Abuse, Change, Community, Fears, Grief, Introspection, Loss, Poems, Politics, Social Issues, Struggle, Trauma

American Lethargy (a poem)

Looking through blinds
...the result was the same...my problems were still there, staring me in the face. (732 words) [continue] ...
: Articles, Change, Christianity, Community, Diversity, Drama, Fears, Growth, Introspection, Learning, Politics, Social Issues, Struggle, Trauma, Trust

Perspectives in Coping (article)

Crying woman
I don’t have much left: [continue] ...
: Change, Dark, Expectations, Fears, Friendship, Hurt, Introspection, Legacy, Lonely, Loss, Poems, Politics, Social Issues, Struggle, Trauma, Uncertainty

no idea (a poem)

Sunflower
I am not what your words declare me to be. [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Expectations, Growth, Hope, Inspiration, Introspection, Learning, Poems, Pride, Strength, Truth

Redefined (a poem)

Music concert, hands raised in the shape of the heart.
Remember the artist, band, writer, poet, actor, or comedian who touched your heart, brightened your day, helped you through a rough patch, altered your view of the world or how you saw yourself? Remember that artist who affected you so much that it changed your life? (392 words) [continue] ...
: Art, Articles, Books, Change, Growth, Hope, Inspiration, Introspection, Learning, Strength, Struggle, Trust, Writing

Fond Memories (article)

Woman in a nice dress, sitting on a chair in an empty cement walled room.
I see myself in the story of a beautifully unique woman who never quite fits the mold of societal expectations, and the beast who holds her captive within the near impeneterable walls of an enchanted castle. [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Fears, Growth, Hope, Hurt, Introspection, Learning, Poems, Social Issues, Strength, Struggle, Transgender, Transition, Trauma, Uncertainty

The Deal (a poem)

A senior woman and her adult daughter dancing together at home.
Hey Mom, If you were still here… [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Expectations, Family, Fears, Grief, Growth, Hope, Hurt, Inspiration, Intersex, Introspection, Learning, Legacy, LGBTQIA+, Lonely, Loss, Love, Poems, Strength, Struggle, Transgender, Transition, Truth, Uncertainty

Thoughts in the Stillness (a poem)