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The Escape From Perdition
Daily Prompt, Personal

The Escape From Perdition

I can’t figure out if what I’m about to write is because I cannot think of a single moment in … Continue reading The Escape From Perdition

Life Lessons – Not That Anyone Listens.
Personal

Life Lessons – Not That Anyone Listens.

We all want to believe we’re special in some sort of way… And that’s our downfall. Lesson 1. You are … Continue reading Life Lessons – Not That Anyone Listens.

My Mistress
Personal

My Mistress

Although I felt I had escaped her grasp and believed I was headed further into the light, in the back … Continue reading My Mistress

Lions and Lampreys
Personal

Lions and Lampreys

I’ll apologize in advance for this rant. My PTSD was triggered this past weekend when I had a very unexpected-yet-expected … Continue reading Lions and Lampreys

Reality Vs Conditioned Response
Daily Prompt, Personal

Reality Vs Conditioned Response

This will likely be a longer than usual post because it’s a very complicated maze of emotional trauma and underlying … Continue reading Reality Vs Conditioned Response

Evolving Dreams
Personal

Evolving Dreams

Experiencing a repetitive dream is somewhat common for me while a dream within a dream is rare. But this? … … Continue reading Evolving Dreams

At All Costs
Daily Prompt, Personal

At All Costs

This is the easiest prompt I’ve had here so far. For the sake of harmony, I could let go of … Continue reading At All Costs

Dodge, Parry, Spin!
Daily Prompt, Personal

Dodge, Parry, Spin!

I spend most every day trying my best to stay inside the light I’ve found within the darkness which has … Continue reading Dodge, Parry, Spin!

Such a Strange Place
Personal

Such a Strange Place

I haven’t written in quite some time. There’s a reason for that and one I’m unsure to trust – the … Continue reading Such a Strange Place

What a coincidence
Daily Prompt, Personal

What a coincidence

I was putting things away when my mind began to wander into the deep recesses and for the first time … Continue reading What a coincidence

The deeper the cut, the darker the blood
Darkness, Personal

The deeper the cut, the darker the blood

The death of the family cat hit me significantly harder than I expected. Not having experienced that level of loss … Continue reading The deeper the cut, the darker the blood

Calling Myself Out
Daily Prompt, Darkness, Personal

Calling Myself Out

When I saw this prompt ahead of time, I had my response planned out – What most people don’t seem … Continue reading Calling Myself Out

Saying Goodbye
Personal

Saying Goodbye

Obituary Notice: On March 23, 2024 at 1:35 pm, Peanut Elliott of Lavalette, WV succumbed to kidney failure at the … Continue reading Saying Goodbye

Bye Peanut
Personal

Bye Peanut

As I started this entry, the tiny, lifeless body of one of the coolest cats I’ve ever known rests at … Continue reading Bye Peanut

There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room
Adult, Personal

There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room

No matter how you think this will end, you’ll be wrong – almost as much as I was. I’ve never … Continue reading There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room

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