Was I just a game to the men who claimed to care? Bent like a worn-out Jack of spades, traded unfairly and left in the muck. The bands that tighten across my chest say yes—that I was the joker in their ruse. My fears mock and taunt, dragging me down in all things ugly. BecauseContinue reading “The Power of Being Real, Flaws and All”
Tag Archives: vulnerability
Showing Uppity
It’s not easy for me to admit when I find myself in a vulnerable state, when the veil that separates me from life’s harsh realities feels paper-thin. There’s a part of me that dreads the possibility of receiving patronizing consolation, those condescending pats on the head accompanied by comforting words of reassurance. But that’s notContinue reading “Showing Uppity”
Boss Stage Healing
At recess in 5th, maybe 6th grade, I used to jump rope double-dutch. If you’ve never held your hands up to catch the rhythm of the ropes, rushed into the eye of the slapping lasso, stutter-stepped until panting, then raced out to survive the whip of the cord, you’ve missed quite a thrill, as wellContinue reading “Boss Stage Healing”
Only The Lonely
We long for closeness and attachment in spite of our fears and insecurities about doing so. They lurk inside us – buying their time – until they strike and grab hold of us as suddenly as an alligator on its prey. I shared a concern with a client today; that they were coming to sessionsContinue reading “Only The Lonely”
Flat You, Lance
I’m bored, like excruciatingly, nails running down a chalkboard bored. And I have no clue what I want to write. Maybe it’s what’s happening in Ukraine that’s causing me to feel down. Or perhaps it’s the impact of the death of our friend. Or maybe it’s both of these, along the impending responsibility of whenContinue reading “Flat You, Lance”
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