When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Thought-provoking, indeed! Being a solo act can be distressing, however, on the other hand, who do you trust?
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Self, first, then hopefully, an other. Thanks
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VJ, people love to help others, provided it is sincere. (Some like to offer, expecting you to say no.) There are times when even the obstinate should let them. Note, your real friends will just start helping with things they know you will need. Keith
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I’ve noticed that, Keith. Thanks for the input.
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This part… exactly. You could need help and want to ask for it and be surrounded by people who are like “I’d like to but..” or go to someone you’ve helped plenty and be turned away. I personally had to stop asking for help because of people like that. If someone wants to truly help you without holding over your head or throwing it in your face- they will just help you without a million questions and an interrogation method… otherwise they are just trying to get involved and not even be there for you.
Yes we all do. But you can’t give your need for help to just anyone.
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You are right. Shutting out everyone is not the answer either. Discernment is a useful skill.
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Sometimes being fiercely independent can be isolating. We all learn the hard way.
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So true
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A hard insight to face.
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Yes. Took me a long time to understand that. Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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