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Emotional Pain
Breathe Through It
I've always wondered what the hell is wrong with the majority of the people in this world. For some unknown reason, they believe caffeine, sunshine, fresh air, a glass of water, or a cup of tea will magically solve ALL of your problems. If only it were so simple! Have you ever felt better when … Continue reading Breathe Through It
Our Family…
“…our family became a place where you screamed for help but no one heard, not ever.” ―Marceline Loridan-Ivens
I Know For Certain…
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia It seems like yesterday. I blinked and the day was here. It has heartbreakingly been ten years … Continue reading I Know For Certain…
The Thirteenth Year
May. The month of darkness. The month of flashbacks, nightmares, anger at being robbed of loved ones... It's hell. I suffer silently; no one is particularly interested in what I have to say. I remind myself it isn't personal, some people simply aren't full-fledged human beings. C'est la vie. Thirteen years ago tonight, my mother's … Continue reading The Thirteenth Year
Forks In The Road
Welcome to all the new readers, and those who've been with me for years or months. 🙂 I'm happy to greet you all. I've been working on a piece about racism and my personal experiences with different forms of it, but mostly, I have started to notice just how worn out I am, which lends … Continue reading Forks In The Road
Tracking The Time
The loss of my mother haunts me. How could it not? I know not everyone has a deep bond with either parent, and others have different scenarios of their family dynamic, which I understand, but my mother was my best friend. I was never embarrassed of her or ashamed of her. I took care of … Continue reading Tracking The Time
People Assume…
“Mental illness. People assume you aren’t sick unless they see the sickness on your skin, like scars forming a map of all the ways you’re hurting. My heart is a prison of, Have you trieds. 'Have you tried exercising? Have you tried eating better? Have you tried not being sad, not being sick? Have you … Continue reading People Assume…
Brief Moments Of Joy
I'm having one of those days where I'm upset, angry, hurt, depressed, extremely sad, trapped inside myself, and trying to process each emotion individually. It's easier said than done. Silent migraines have attacked a lot these past few days. They involve little or no head pain, but everything else makes you wish you could treat … Continue reading Brief Moments Of Joy
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 