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Words Waiting

Gosh, being human is a complicated thing. M's Dad hasn't been able to parent for a long time. He is stuck-- as he sometimes is-- in cycles of addiction. Thus, his life is hard and messy and I assume he's been only surviving for a long time. He has let lots of the sweet moments… Continue reading Words Waiting

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Leguminous

"u are wonderful and kind and loving. These things make you stronger in a soft way. Don't forget you can be soft and strong. Sometimes the world tried to tell you they aren't the same thing."

Motherhood · parenthood · Relationships

The lost concept of hallowed ground

Fear. The word itself is a little underwhelming for such a powerful emotion. It is the one who alerts us to danger. That can crush your chest and make it hard to breathe. That has your shirt sticky or you chasing sleep. Often, for such a powerful thing in a human's life, I would think… Continue reading The lost concept of hallowed ground