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Off The Rails

Stories. Opinions. Life Experience.

Author: LeadConductor

Rather than continuing to pretend everything is ok and hiding the things I'm working through, I've decided to share the journey I am about to embark on -not for attention or sympathy, but for anyone out there who might be struggling with their own demons and hesitant to share them for fear of how they would be perceived.
Sisyphus
Daily Prompt

Sisyphus

Ironic. This has been on my mind the past few days. Sisyphus was condemned to push a boulder up a … Continue reading Sisyphus

Mud Huts and Mansions
Personal

Mud Huts and Mansions

The comparison I intend to share is not meant to denigrate the value of what will be labeled as a … Continue reading Mud Huts and Mansions

Never Break Kitty Cuddles
Humor

Never Break Kitty Cuddles

For the first time since I brought her home, Cleo fell asleep on my chest (like she was hugging me) … Continue reading Never Break Kitty Cuddles

Self Vaccinated
Daily Prompt

Self Vaccinated

Back when I was required to use social media for my job, I swore I’d disconnect my accounts if my … Continue reading Self Vaccinated

Stimulant Induced Psychosis
Daily Prompt

Stimulant Induced Psychosis

I just got off the phone with my psych meds doctor. I was asking him about a recent conversation where … Continue reading Stimulant Induced Psychosis

Lessons From High School
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Lessons From High School

I learned that no matter how popular you are in school, you mean nothing to anyone in the outside world. … Continue reading Lessons From High School

Born in Darkness
Daily Prompt

Born in Darkness

No idea where I get it from, but I love dark humor -not morbidly dark, but pretty close to the … Continue reading Born in Darkness

Woke Up With This On My Mind
Daily Prompt

Woke Up With This On My Mind

It’s taken an uncountable amount of failures for me to say this with 100% confidence. I need to state that … Continue reading Woke Up With This On My Mind

Manifested Confidence
Daily Prompt

Manifested Confidence

Noun : a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities The most confident person … Continue reading Manifested Confidence

One Word To Rule Them All
Daily Prompt

One Word To Rule Them All

Exhausted. I’ve had to slightly alter what’s been on my mind in order to fit this prompt… But I think … Continue reading One Word To Rule Them All

Headin’ Down The Highway
Daily Prompt

Headin’ Down The Highway

I’ve driven almost across the entire country -same with flying and taking a train. Flying – you miss everything except … Continue reading Headin’ Down The Highway

Life Behind Bars
Daily Prompt, Personal

Life Behind Bars

Finding your personal freedom is worth more than anything. All the toys and trinkets? Bandaids. The scars we carry through … Continue reading Life Behind Bars

Albino Alligators
Daily Prompt

Albino Alligators

To point a broad stroke on the answer, I’d say that the last thing I learned as well as continue … Continue reading Albino Alligators

The Fragility of Depression
Darkness, Personal

The Fragility of Depression

With gray clouds comes darkness. Before the rains arrived, I was living some of the best, most productive days I’ve … Continue reading The Fragility of Depression

Death Visited Me With A Message
Personal

Death Visited Me With A Message

It’s hard to explain what I’m about to share, but I’ll do my best… I hope the message gets through … Continue reading Death Visited Me With A Message

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