Trauma
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The Narcissist
Mirror, mirror on the wall Who’s the pettiest of them all? Why you, the narcissist of course! She smiled at the answer Knowing she had done Her chores for the day Manipulation? Check! Lying? Check! Playing victim? Check! As she stared at herself in the mirror Mesmerised and enchanted by her own perfection She realised… Continue reading
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The Little Attic Upstairs That No One Visits
There is a little attic upstairs That no one visits The door only gets glares And in the centre of the attic sits Photo albums of our old memories Except none of the good ones are there It is only the bad memories one sees One day the little girl could not bare The curiosity… Continue reading
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My Goals For 2024
My Goals For 2024 Since this is my first post of the year, I thought I would share my goals for 2024. I say goals and not resolutions because I think the word “goals” describes these better. Publish My First Book This is my biggest goal of the year. To publish my first book. It’s… Continue reading
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Sharing A Mental Health Related Guest Post
Today I decided to share a mental health related guest post. I am sure some of you are familiar with Carol Anne’s blog Therapy Bits here on WordPress. Well, she wrote this guest post to introduce herself. I hope you read it and check out her blog. I always want to support those writing about… Continue reading
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Nothing At All Is Better Than Everything All The Time
Sometimes the pills don’t work And you still don’t feel happy inside Just numb like everything is okay But deep down you know it’s not You go about your day And try to act normal Until you see the news And remember that nothing is okay Nothing will ever be okay So you take another… Continue reading
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S. C. Lourie Quote
S. C. Lourie Quote: The reason I picked S. C. Lourie quote for todays quote is because this is something I am experiencing first hand. I’ve been making a conscious effort to set clearer and more firm boundaries. As well as confront those that have wronged me in the past. I’m not confronting everyone because… Continue reading
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My Very First Hideaway
Fairies and goblins And fairytale cottages The hideaway of a child Whose only escape Was located in her mind Away from the anger and shouting Locked in her room Books became Her closest friends About This Poem: “My Very First Hideaway” is a response to this weeks Moonwashed Weekly Prompt. I saw that image and I… Continue reading
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The Healing Way Of Words
Disclaimer: This post, “The Healing Way Of Words” contains content about abuse, assault, grooming, drug abuse and domestic violence. If that is triggering for you, please don’t read ahead. Hey all I’m Claire and thanks for letting me be part of creating a guest blog post. I feel very honoured and grateful. I am here to… Continue reading
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Six Word Story #185
Damaged but not damaged beyond repair. No new words today, just a somewhat uplifting SWS inspired by a recent therapy session. I have been having a great experience with therapy. After working with multiple therapist I have finally found one I love. I know a lot of people have that experience. It takes a while… Continue reading
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What They Don’t Tell You About Anxiety And Depression
By Rachel Feeling anxious, depressed, lost, stuck, empty (often inexplicably) are very common experiences. We often mask over them, and don’t realise that the people around us are feeling them too. When healed & whole, we naturally feel confident and purposeful. We know what we want to create in our lives, and easily give our… Continue reading
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