A 80TH Birthday Celebration

Each time I thought about attending the party, I felt like I was on the verge of a panic attack. An internal tug of war was taking place. I was doing it again. Once again, I allowed myself to be conflicted at the expectation and request of a loved one. I still struggled with saying […]

Crushed – Part 2

 Retreat Nights were the hardest. I was preoccupied throughout the days. I kept myself busy (another unhealthy form of coping) I did what I knew best, put on a brave face, smiled, and performed my way through the pain while attending to my obligations. It’s a tough call when your obligations include motivating and inspiring others while […]

Crushed! Part 1

Rejection Rejection highlight insecurities, uprooting even that which was believed to be settled. The feeling of rejection to the average human can be horrifying, but for someone that carries with them unhealed wounds, rejection can be devastatingly traumatic, damning to one’s self – esteem and crushing to the soul. My heart had been broken before, […]

Journey

Journey My life, My tears, my fears My obstacles, my trials, my cares My battles, My pains, my strife My experiences, my ways, My Life   My challenges, My habits, my scars My mistakes, my trials and errors My happiness My victories, my beliefs My hopes, my aspirations, my dreams My wishes My expectation, my […]