Grief Is Depression In Proportion…

Quote 2016-11-01 Miss Poison Quotes Andrew Solomon, Circumstances, Depression, Grief, Quotes

“Grief is depression in proportion to circumstance; depression is grief out of proportion to circumstance.” ―Andrew Solomon Not always. 😦

My Brother Is Missing

2016-08-15 Miss Poison Grief/Grieving, Honesty, My Brother, Pieces Of Me, Writing Fear, Grief, Missing Person, My Brother, Writing

I called the police this morning to report my brother missing. I have been freaked out, in a terrible panic, since Friday morning. I cannot sleep, I'm having trouble functioning on all cylinders, and I'm concerned because it's clear that no one gives a fuck but me. Apparently to the cops, my reporting him missing … Continue reading My Brother Is Missing

Memories

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There are so many things in life that can be chalked up into two different categories: Good memories and bad memories. There are also "middle of the road" memories, but I'll leave that for another day. I woke up way too early this morning. It was still dark outside. I couldn't quite put my finger … Continue reading Memories

Death Never…

Quote 2015-05-20 Miss Poison Quotes Brandon M. Herbert, Death, Family, Grief, Loss, Loved Ones, Quotes

“Death never pierces the heart so much as when it takes someone we love; cleaving the heart they held with their passing.” ―Brandon M. Herbert *In Memory of my Uncle. Ti amo con tutto il mio cuore.*

Is Time Really The Great Healer?

2015-02-242015-02-25 Miss Poison Honesty, Life, Loss, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Sadness, Spirituality, Voice, Writing Blessings, Death, Grief, In Memoriam, Life, Loss, Mourning, My Mother, Pain, Poison In Lethal Doses, Sadness, Writing

Each year on her birthday and the anniversary of her death, I try to memorialize my mother in some way. Writing is the best way I know how, outside of talking about her with those that loved her. One day my children will be able to look back on what is written about their Grandmother, they … Continue reading Is Time Really The Great Healer?

Writer Struggles: Part One

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One of the things I struggle with as a writer is friends and family reading my work. If it’s fiction, they really don’t spend a lot of time reading personal things into it, but when it’s on a platform like this? UGH! I cannot tell you how many times I have received e-mails, text messages, … Continue reading Writer Struggles: Part One

My Writing Roots

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My Writing Roots We all start somewhere, especially in terms of writing. My roots are steeped in tradition in the sense that I come from a family well versed with the written and spoken word. I, myself, have a way with words. There’s not a lot I won’t say. I’m direct, I have no time … Continue reading My Writing Roots