What If?
The false hope we are told as kids – We can be whatever we want if we work hard and … Continue reading What If?
Tag: mental health
Ambivalent in Purgatory
Living to have a family. Dying to be alone.Heart desires a partner. Mind requires isolation.Starving for affection. Resistant to physical … Continue reading Ambivalent in Purgatory
You’re Enough
Not everyone will find you attractive. Not everyone will find your personality agreeable, but here’s the most important thing to … Continue reading You’re Enough
We Need McCall
A few weeks ago, I finally watched Equalizer 3 on my streaming service. At only $5.99, it was hard to … Continue reading We Need McCall
Reborn Audiophile
As a child it wasn’t uncommon to find me asleep on the floor in front of my parent’s stereo happily … Continue reading Reborn Audiophile
How Amtrak cost me $8K
So how did a $499 Amtrak Rail Pass cost a 51 year old, unemployed, disabled Veteran $8,000? Let me share … Continue reading How Amtrak cost me $8K
TBI or ADHD?
(Written months ago) Mondays rarely disappoint. How’s your day going? I woke up lethargic and disoriented. Kind of like a … Continue reading TBI or ADHD?
Time Moves On
Mother’s body, dark and coldTime continues on Trees shed tearsThrough time and yearsRebirth springs at dawn Countless corpses, blanket skinTime … Continue reading Time Moves On
The Binge
It’s amazing how much one person can influence another so many years after the relationship has ended. Part of my … Continue reading The Binge
Cake or Death
Like normal, I woke up around 3-4am. As soon as Chakra heard my commotion, she sauntered into the room and … Continue reading Cake or Death
The Prisoner
Demons linger under my bedHold me tight, filled with dreadIntrusive thoughts invade my headHardened heart, another piece dead The hallway … Continue reading The Prisoner
It’s Time to Diverge
A lesson I learned more than 20 years ago was lost to the hands of time. A few days ago … Continue reading It’s Time to Diverge
Darkness Calls
Written October 22nd. 1:48am I can’t sleep. I can’t stay awake. Even with the CPAP machine, it feels as though … Continue reading Darkness Calls
Inconvenience Store
I randomly met a young blonde named Tabitha at the mall. She was around 5’5” with green eyes and dirty … Continue reading Inconvenience Store
Missed Opportunities
We all have those moments from our past that we reflect on from time to time. These are 3 of … Continue reading Missed Opportunities
Off The Rails 