“She told me to be my own hero. Inside of all of us was the potential for greatness—all it took was a change in perspective. 'You can burn brighter than they can, if you have to.'" ―M. R. Noble
Pieces Of Me
Eleven Days
For some reason, the number of days hit me. December is never an easy month for me, but this year I've got more grief than usual weighing on my heart. It's unbelievably intense and heavy. I try to talk about it, and the pain seizes control of my vocal cords. It shuts me up and … Continue reading Eleven Days
December Mood
In short.
Experiencing What You Can’t Talk About
Sometimes, we go through something we cannot talk about. Something deeply private and painful. I want to share what I have been through, but it's not entirely my story to tell. To some degree, it is entirely mine, but I'm not selfish. Someone else has a vested interest in this pain, and so, I am … Continue reading Experiencing What You Can’t Talk About
Awakened
A lot has been going on. Some good, some not so good. I tell myself there's a reason for everything, but sometimes you feel grief and you're not entirely sure where to place it. Was it a good thing? Was it a horrible, tragic thing? Ultimately, I came to the decision that it fucking HURTS. … Continue reading Awakened
The Selective Silence
You read the news. You see the headlines. They are everywhere. The voices, however, are so silent, I can hear a pin drop from thirty states away. Sit in your silence. I view it as violence and selective hate. Antisemitism. It's beyond systemic. It is dangerously out of control. I'm sick of it, and I … Continue reading The Selective Silence
He Didn’t Save Me, Though…
“He didn’t save me, though. He allowed me the freedom to save myself, which is the very best type of rescue.” ―Amy Engel
Your Smile…
“Your smile and your laughter lit my whole world.” ―Ranata Suzuki
My 11/8
Happy Birthday to my FAVORITE 11/8. The person who makes me laugh like no one else EVER could, and who protects me in ways I'm not sure he's fully aware of. You are, without question, the King of all Kings. Love grows; and I don't waver. I love you the most. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqIxCtEveG8
