Things are always working out for me. My worry, unfounded. I am always receiving the best life has to offer me at any given moment.
Author: A Fish Named Karen
Real, Raw, Truth Seeker, Survivor, Writer, Healer, Intuitive, Beautifully Human. All pictures belong to A Fish Named Karen
Your Crazy’s Showing part 2
The search continued. It had to. They can’t all be so unaware, so aloof, re-victimizing…could they? They say they have experience with childhood trauma…. Continue reading “Your Crazy’s Showing part 2”
Your Crazy’s Showing
ALL Psychologists are NOT equipped to handle clients with childhood trauma. Period. It takes a very, very wise and awakened individual with Continue reading “Your Crazy’s Showing”
I Love Blogging
Feeling deep gratitude today for this forum. I LOVE BLOGGING. Expressing my intention today, Continue reading “I Love Blogging”
Here, Wait, I Believe This Dead Is Yours
Oh, by the way, have I shared my expertise regarding the long term effects as a result of a dark childhood? Unfortunately, I know all too well, the life-long repercussions – the DEAD they placed inside of me, in us. Continue reading “Here, Wait, I Believe This Dead Is Yours”
GreetingMe
This morning the mirror calls. Check it out. The complexion of perseverance, the YOU before Life overrides. Lock eyes with your deepest presence. 20-30 seconds. Continue reading “GreetingMe”
May I Pray Over You
(ALERT: GRAPHIC PICS OF SKIN REACTIONS – may be triggering to some)
Friday. This burning was real. The back waist-line of my pants felt sand paperish on my tender lower spine. As the day wore on the burning became more intense, the area an angry magenta by afternoon. Continue reading “May I Pray Over You”
Serene Sunday
Leaning back into the spacious arms of a luscious Sunday morning. Embrace the beauty in your life.
Today’s affirmation:
Today I choose to be awake. I allow the sweet nectar to delight in my soul. The beauty all around me is limitless.
Mary 5
When I took this picture last fall, a warm smile took over my face. It reminded me of a portal, where Fairies and light beings play – visible only through the hard work of a wild, tree drilling, feathered beast. Then, the realization of Mary 5… Continue reading “Mary 5”
There’s A Package For You
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”
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 