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Pain

Can you create a happy place in your mind when the world that surrounds you is unkind and full of pain? Sometimes moving forward and leaving the pain behind you seems to be the best option. IF only you could pack your suitcase and move into a happier place, but pain has a funny wayContinue reading “Pain”

Home

Be with someone who makes you smile everyday Someone who encourages you to be the best version of you. Be with someone who Lights up when you walk in a room. Someone who is willing to apologize when they have been unkind. Be with someone who remembers your love story and cherishes you. Someone whoContinue reading “Home”

Today Is The Day I Say Enough!

I know your hurting because you laugh at my pain. I know your hurting because you have no compassion for my hurts. I know your hurting because your words or lack of inflict pain. I know your hurting because you make sure I feel less. I know your hurting because my loving request become aContinue reading “Today Is The Day I Say Enough!”

Hijack Me

Dear God…Hijack me! Take control of my life, my emotions, my mind. Hijack me and make me the person you want me to be!! Hijack..to take over..what a great word to use when I need out of the prison in my mind and my circumstances. I try to the point of exhaustion to change, toContinue reading “Hijack Me”

Fighting the Wrong Battle

The battle within me began when I was nine. I’d crawl under a laundry basket and feel all alone. Somehow I didn’t feel safe in this world. I didnt feel like I belonged, but most of all I didn’t feel loved. Everytime I got close to someone I’d push them away with my feelings ofContinue reading “Fighting the Wrong Battle”

Renewed Energy- The Importance of Practicing Self Love

Give others your time and kindness, but take time to refill your cup. We are the vessels that need strengthening, The souls that need replenishing. For without renewed energy for our being, the power to heal and help others is limited and we are left vulnerable to stress. We cannot give what we do notContinue reading “Renewed Energy- The Importance of Practicing Self Love”

Life on the Inside of Me

I see her sitting there, she can’t breathe from all the pain she feels inside. She wants to let it out, to release it, but there is no one who cares to help her feel it. Sometimes she feels that dying is better than living with no one to understand her pain. I wish IContinue reading “Life on the Inside of Me”