words from the soul
This is a very painful post for me to write; one that crept up over the years on occasion but willingly returned to its suppression box when I pushed it in. My husband and I have been married for over 13 years. Before our marriage, we spent intense, life-altering years with a revolving group of … Continue reading Goodbye, Cobblestone Road
I am one of the few lucky ones. I have my husband and my children on this journey with me. I have my family who loves and accepts me. I have learned to connect with the people I love in ways that don't hurt. We talk about life and feelings and our shared past and … Continue reading How to Lose Your Faith and Keep Your Friends
We talked about that one place in my heart that I can’t get over. It comes up occasionally. We talk it over a bit. He wants me to try to find a solution. I usually nod my head and try to forget again. This time it’s sticking to the walls of my brain, begging me … Continue reading Well, It’s About Time I Got Around To This…
We met when I was barely eighteen. I kept a low profile, my face hidden behind unkempt hair encased in the hooded sweatshirt I wore defensively. But I listened to the two of you talk and I couldn't contain myself. You spoke my language, peppered with a healthy dose of vulgarity and infused with the … Continue reading Dedicated to The Ones I Love
Colloquially Speaking 