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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Was this the cherry that would break her for good?
She wanted to have a party, For her fiftieth birthday. The morning of her party, She accidentally Stepped off the deck. She broke both her knees. What? I saw her step down. It was non-climatic. But, it … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged #50th birthday, #being fired, #being unemployed, #broken legs, #depression, #family, #hospitalization, #mental health, #mourning
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Evil Present.
Population 120 Fifteen streets, One post office, One bakery, One restaurant, One convenience store. A pedophile lived amongst us… One community centre, One town hall, Three churches. A pedophile moved amongst us… One play park … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged #abuse, #children, #community, #hurt, #pedophile, #prison time, #rights, #shame, #support
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The beginning of the end.
I was not home much the month of April. She had been so sick. Chrones disease. It went on for so long this time. The doctor wanted to treat with steroids. She was admitted to hospital. She gained and … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged #death, #family, #fear, #insecurities, #love, #medical emergencies, #sisters
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The Idol.
Dance classes began, When I was four years old. My sister and I, Both took lessons. We continued the lessons, Right into high school. The classes evolved, Into so much more. From the basement of a home (It … Continue reading
Posted in Just me
Tagged #abuse, #cruelty, #heartbreak, #idol, #self-confidence, #submission, #vote, #VOTY '14, self image
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Now I was pregnant…
No one, Was more excited, About my pregnancy. She wanted a billboard hired, I was still blushing and secretive. I was scared, From the beginning. She knew, I was worried. She knew, I understood the genetics. Still, She was positive. … Continue reading
Moving on with life. (When her daughter had lost hers)
Life goes on. That’s what they say. And they are right. Life does go on, But, Never as it did before. She went back to work. She was kind to people. She spent time with my kids. Spent time with my kids. … Continue reading
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Tagged #expectations, #family, #fulfilling, #grieving, #life, #moving on, #strength, #struggle, #support
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The time had come.
“She’s not right,” She tells me. I ask for more details. “I don’t know exactly, But, My girl has gone downhill.” May twenty-second, Two weeks after nearly dying herself… Her daughter died. I was away. Her daughter died. … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged #anger, #death of a child, #family, #guilt, #hurt, #life, #love, #mourning, #struggles
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My sister nearly died.
She nearly died. I was sure she would die. The doctor didn’t understand. He didn’t know she had a terminally ill child at home… Waiting for her. He didn’t understand, I couldn’t lose her. Nothing was recognizable, Except for the … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged #death, #doctors, #family, #heart attack, #help, #ICU, #scared, #sepsis, #sisterhood
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The homecoming.
Her baby survived against all odds. She was able to bring her baby home. It was miraculous. The child sealed her soul. Her love for her child, Resonated in a confidence, Respected by all. Her babe required medication … Continue reading
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