Survival
My Survival Was Up To Me
“My survival was up to me. I had nothing and I had no one. What I did have, I told myself, was my mind, my imagination, my memory, my feelings, my spirit. These were important and powerful things.” ―John Marsden
Every Witch Way, But Mostly Dead
Authors' Note: **POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING** Yes, the title is spelled correctly. Yes, it's intentional. Most of my weekends are spent doing things I'd rather not do. The weekends were once my refuge for sleep, quiet, peace, laughter, productivity, cooking, more laughter, and space. They are now filled with rushed moments, trying to pack a lot … Continue reading Every Witch Way, But Mostly Dead
Dignity Is As Essential To Human Life…
“Dignity is as essential to human life as water, food, and oxygen. The stubborn retention of it, even in the face of extreme physical hardship, can hold a man's soul in his body long past the point at which the body should have surrendered it.” ―Laura Hillenbrand If you haven't seen the movie Unbroken, which … Continue reading Dignity Is As Essential To Human Life…
Survival Is…
"Survival is your strength not your shame." -T. S. Eliot
Regardless Of What Challenge You Are Facing…
"Regardless of what challenge you are facing right now, know that it has not come to stay. It has come to pass. During these times, do what you can with what you have, and ask for help if needed. Most importantly — never surrender. Put things in perspective. Take care of yourself. Find ways to … Continue reading Regardless Of What Challenge You Are Facing…
Another Sleepless Night
No, I haven't been to bed yet. Yes, I'm aware it's nearly 8:00 a.m. EDT. No, I don't normally sleep during the day, but the Full Moon leading into the time change screws with me badly. On the plus side, I was pretty productive overnight and this needs to continue until next month. I can … Continue reading Another Sleepless Night
Once Upon A Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U Once upon a time, in an extremely bizarre reality, I was in a relationship I should not have been in. The warning signs were there, but some people burn so brightly that you don’t seem to notice you’re going up in flames and turning to ash. Immensely large red flares of danger were being … Continue reading Once Upon A Time
Temper Us In Fire…
“Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.” ―Cassandra Clare
These Days
When you suffer from any form of chronic illness, and I can only speak from experience with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain, there are days when you cannot fathom getting out of bed, leave alone getting out of the house. The pain is just that great in its magnitude that functioning is taken out of the equation. You … Continue reading These Days
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 