There’s a delivery, yes, for you. A package at the front door. The mail carrier placed it gently on the stoop. It’s an interesting heart-shaped box, ornately decorated, with just one white label. Continue reading “There’s A Package For You”
Month: July 2018
Free
Around every corner is a message for us. Billboards, sides of busses, at gas station pumps, shopping carts, etc.. We have been so pumped full of how life should be, who we should listen to, check in with, serve, respect, give out money to, worship, trust. Continue reading “Free”
The Forgiveness Trap
For 20 years, I’ve received a ton of battering regarding the Forgiveness issue. Even the most well meaning, heartful folks cut me deeper than they’ll ever know. Continue reading “The Forgiveness Trap”
A Fish Named Karen
Who the hell is A Fish Named Karen you ask? Well, I’m not a fish 🙄 (duh) and I’m not Karen. Actually, the name Karen has always made me chuckle. Continue reading “A Fish Named Karen”
Canned Peaches and Custard (continued)
This piece is a continuation of my original post with the same title (JULY 7, 2018)
So I’ve lost so much body weight….. I look down and there’s the body of a nine-year old. I suddenly feel distant/cold. My body is betraying me, this feels like a dirty trick, where’s my fat? my padding? my womanly curves? my safety from physical betrayal of my past? Continue reading “Canned Peaches and Custard (continued)”
I Am Progressing
Getting away from…running towards. Progression doesn’t always mean movement. Sometimes progression means standing still Continue reading “I Am Progressing”
Validation
I can’t tell you how I’ve longed for someone to say, YES, YOU WERE RIGHT ALL ALONG! Continue reading “Validation”
I Am Deserving
We are. Deserving of all things amazing, bright, shiny, fabulous, and joy filled.
We are. Deserving of the quite still of the night sky, Continue reading “I Am Deserving”
Canned Peaches & Custard
- Survivor’s Crown
I knew something was terribly wrong. The desire in me, to bust out to the world with what I knew, was so very strong. I had kept the secret for a long time. Knowing something bad happened, something unspeakable, I could hardly keep from bursting at the seams. Continue reading “Canned Peaches & Custard”
Today’s Affirmation: I am healthy
Good morning body. Thank-you for being there even when I don’t like you much. For showing up even though I push you hard and ignore your pleas to rest. For showing up even when I numb and silence you with food or substance so I don’t have to hear your needs. I appreciate you being there Continue reading “Today’s Affirmation: I am healthy”
Today’s Affirmation – I am overcoming
Today I am letting go of who I thought I was. Who I thought I should be. Who they told me to be. Continue reading “Today’s Affirmation – I am overcoming”
A Fish Named Karen 