Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]
Stories have power. Parents, teachers, public speakers, and therapists understand that the secret to engaging an audience or connecting with others is through illustration: storytelling. I see it in the eyes of the my grandchildren, who love to hear tales of family history. I’ve seen in the eyes of students, when recognition and understanding light […]
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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