your humor stands out as i look back a silly story good for a laugh of cat poo and potions and cynical notions and bashing and crashing and tales of rebellion cornerstone to the holidays in a folding chair part of my life just over there as i grew older not wiser life showed me…
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Oh Brother
Long message alert. I’ve been thinking about when you screamed at me. The veins on your neck sticking out, rage in your bulging eyes. Mom said you held a hand up to hit me–I’m not sure I remember that, but I was scared. It was scary. But. I’ve also done that yell to my significant…
Hi Fam
Hi Fam. Read when you have time. I want to make sure you all know that I love you very much. These past few months have been hard. For everyone. I’ve been doing my best to balance being there for others and maintaining my (and my family’s) sanity. I don’t think I’ve done great with…
The Pit
The pit of my stomach Drops and it drops Every time I think about you. The way you lied The way you faked The way you fooled us all. My heart you did break In pieces on the floor. Help me assemble What you’ve shattered. You’re the mother. You said I’m on my own I’m…
Your Mental Health is Worth It
This past semester in the teaching program was rough. Like really rough. I mean this past year has been crazy with wedding planning, but it finally got to a point where I needed to get real with myself and figure out how to not feel like a nervous wreck constantly. I needed to focus…
