I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
such a difficult time in life…seems like it will never pass
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It’s amazing how much from that time sticks.
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Facing challenges when we’re young is difficult and some stay with us as an adult.
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they absolutely do – such a vulnerable age
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Such a hard in-between that you’ve captured beautifully
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Thanks Wynne. I feel it for my granddaughters.
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You’ve captured adolescence very well. I know I was ill-equipped to deal with life’s lies.
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Me too, and today I think there even more that young people will encounter.
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Definitely.
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Even adults are not equipped for it…(K)
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Lol. So true.
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VJ, a common occurrence is it not? Keith
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I think so, and also something we adults need to remind ourselves of before judging.
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