Dies A Little – a Poem

Dies a little insideVeins stiffen up from pridePerfect in his eyesJust don’t tell him you cry All alone at nightThoughts of him on your mind.I die a little inside.Each and every time. I like dancing on the edge.A memory you will never forgetA song that’s stuck in your headThat echoes once you’re dead. Breathless wonders…

I Admire Grade School Teachers

What profession do you admire most and why? I originally wanted to teach elementary school children, but unfortunately I have systemic lupus. I would have been sick often. I admire teachers the most because of the sacrifices they make in their strides to teach young people. It’s not just about the subjects, it’s also connecting….

Can He Outdo Himself?

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. My s/o is not short of terrible tales of his ex. One story basically ruined Valentines Day, also had the holiday in wondering for me. Out of respect, I won’t divulge details, but I will offer you a glimmer of hope. February 2024, we decided to…

Hello…?

Recently, I cut ties with someone who basically showed me their true colors. I hate divulging on too much out of respect, but I came to realize she is extremely mentally unstable – and isn’t doing anything to help balance herself out. Instead of a tirade, or an emotionally fueled text message or two…I quietly…

I Would Never

I have never thought the grass was greener on the other side. Even when my ex was the absolute worst, I remained loyal. When a woman, specially, tells you she is taken…it seems that the immediate reaction is – I can steal her away from him. Last summer, two people i stopped talking to found…

Only One

Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people, and one of my favorite persons passed away. My grandfather allowed me to realize that there are good men alive, here on Earth. If you’ve been paying attention, you know the drill. I always speak on my significant other,…

Helpful

Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. I hope someone says I helped them in some way, because it lets me know I unconsciously did so. I do not help for gratification, I hope what I’m doing helps steer someone in a better direction – gives them hope or realizes there are…

Integrity

What is something others do that sparks your admiration? I learned the word when I was 12, and hardly saw it demonstrated. People would prefer to be unscrupulous, always scheming to get their way, instead of doing the right thing. I call it the grey area…the void where people assume a little good and bad…

As A Mother

What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? In 2017, I had reached my breaking point. I just brought my youngest home from the NICU, after he had been there for four very long months. He came three and a half months early. I felt something building I knew could not be avoided,…

My Daughter

Describe a family member. I’d rather not dive into emotional hysteria today. Let’s choose someone who doesn’t need therapy! I remember dreaming about what my daughter would look like, and how much money I spent before she came into this world. (Haha) She was very quiet, then came to life around 18 months old. I…