“For a torture to be effective, the pain has to be spread out; it has to come at regular intervals, with no end in sight. The water falls , drop after drop after drop, like the second hand of a watch, carving up time. The shock of each individual drop is insignificant, but the sensation … Continue reading For a Torture To Be Effective…
Pain
Mid-Season
Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian readers! For me, today is the beginning of a four day weekend culminating in the 4th of July on Monday. Quite frankly, I'm appalled I've survived the first half of this year to be faced with fireworks and the worst of summer: July and August. Have I ever … Continue reading Mid-Season
When You Fail To Tap Into Your Wellsprings…
“When you fail to tap into your wellsprings of inner strength due to toxic habits, environments or people, you wind up feeling trapped, stranded, and unhappy. You end up in soulless jobs, destructive relationships and empty friendships. Most of all, you find yourself unsatisfied with who you are, and you often become your own worst … Continue reading When You Fail To Tap Into Your Wellsprings…
Those Who Overcome Great Challenges
“Those who overcome great challenges will be changed, and often in unexpected ways. For our struggles enter our lives as unwelcome guests, but they bring valuable gifts. And once the pain subsides, the gifts remain. These gifts are life's true treasures, bought at great price, but cannot be acquired in any other way.” ―Steve Goodier
Someone Is Feeling…
"Someone is feeling like the pain in their life is too much & they can't go on...YOU HEAR ME: You push on, get through this, and push on to happy times again. Everyone has hard times, pain in their life that feels unbearable, but you decide right now and say things like: "I got this! … Continue reading Someone Is Feeling…
Rough Waters
My brother was rushed into emergency surgery Saturday. I spent most of the day stressed out, upset, trying to reach him. Most of my text messages sounded frantic, but that's precisely how I felt. I already knew he was in the hospital, but I'm used to hearing from him semi-regularly, so when I go nearly … Continue reading Rough Waters
Our Hearts Can Hurt
"Our hearts can hurt, pain is big, and sometimes problems just feel like they're piling up, but you keep pushing through, you precious soul! Your heart is sparkling even through all this!" -Kandee Johnson
Head Meet Sink
I detest going from graceful human-being to absolute klutz. Try explaining cuts, burns, bumps, and bruises to people without looking like a battered woman. It's damn near impossible. A few months ago my right wrist was covered in scratches of varying lengths. To the average passerby, it would have looked like I'd tried to harm … Continue reading Head Meet Sink
Boiling Point
Fact: I am seriously contemplating ending my life. No one knows what's going on, or cares, but I feel it's important to talk about. I walked away from self-harm at least a dozen times last week, maybe more. I have no strong desire to actually carry it out, but we cannot "cure" the thoughts that … Continue reading Boiling Point
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 