Mental Health
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My America the Beautiful
My America is not the America represented by today’s bitter cold inauguration Continue reading
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Try to Praise
How do we stand for what we believe when we are so worn out? Continue reading
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The Animal Inside Me
“There is an animal inside me/clutching fast to my heart” — Anne Sexton, from “The Poet of Ignorance” Continue reading
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It’s a Duvet in America
The results of the presidential election completely unraveled me. Continue reading
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Restoring Pathways
Neural pathways are essential for sensory perception, motor skills, and cognitive processes. When it comes to writing, however, they can block the truth. Continue reading
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Peace of Wild Things
A poem/prayer for all impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Continue reading
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Blacks and Whites Don’t Mix
The sins of the father are visited upon the children. Continue reading
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Grief Work
Part of getting over grief is knowing that you will never get over it. Continue reading
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The Great Purge
Toss the junk of your life like there’s no tomorrow. Continue reading
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Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down
We are taught that if we work hard enough, we will get over our losses. This has not been the case for many who grieve, including me. Continue reading
