Spent my #WriteWithMe journey writing time on a prompt that took an unexpected turn this morning. Sometimes the prompts hit deep, other times they dont, and then there are days when I go “oh this is a simple prompt” and as I am writing it turns into this… “F*ck, that sense of “unworthy” runs so g-d damn deep. I am […]
#WriteWithMe Reflection: Week 5
Y’all this week… It is interesting to me how it always works out that around some of the most stressful times of year, there’s a prompt or two that causes me to reflect on the road I have traveled, and the people who influenced and guided me to where I am today. So this year as I was traveling and […]
#WriteWithMe reflection: Week 4
This week was very full of all the feelings. Recalling fear and comfort, and ups and downs, and bringing my dreams back into focus can be intense and also uncomfortable for me. This week the one prompt that still is sitting with me is “When you reflect on your life, what are the fears that keep you from making changes […]
#WriteWithMe Reflection: Week 3
Throughout this week, I was taking some time away from the grind with my family. This made it interesting to try and schedule in writing time, but it also gave me an opportunity to reflect a little differently. Batman is Bruce Wayne. I know, spoiler alert right? Anyway, lil Batman has a problem. Like most superheroes, Batman often does things […]
End of Year Notice
As the end of 2022 nears, trainings and events, along with opportunities for self and community care, end of year projects, and all kinds of other things begin to overrun schedules. Finding time to meet, catch up, or simply connect, becomes increasingly difficult at this time of year. I am so grateful for the partnership, support, and participation in […]
#WriteWithMe Reflection: Week 2
This week was a lot. WriteWithMe was a break in comparison to everything that was going on this week. My reflection on this week is this: I need to make space For myself For my family For my friends For other survivors and survivor leaders I need to guard that space like it is a precious treasure Slow down, take […]
I still have fight in me
I wipe the dirt from my hands And lay down my tools to rest for a moment I look back at the lonely way I came There were others out there working We traded sorrows and strength From time to time And now I can see Gravesides Hospital beds Lovely families Work yet undone It is hard to imagine that […]