What Art is Teaching Me
I have needed this year's NaPoWriMo like no other. Here's a poem I thought might resonate with you, or even help if you are a recovering perfectionist like me! Art…
Please Don’t “Warn” People not to Seek Help!
*I am not a therapist. All I have is my own experience, which I am happy to share in an effort to help others. Y'all - this is not the…
Snowy Hope
What are you hoping for?
Recently, I came across a query in one of my groups. What had I done lately that I wanted to celebrate? Initially I thought, well, I haven’t really done anything.…
Living with ADHD & Complex PTSD at the same time
I have always had a hard time concentrating. I was frequently in trouble at school and at home for daydreaming and not finishing my work or homework. As an adult…
"Spring Scream" by Kelly Hanwright
Musings – Self Parenting, and sadness
My Self wants to write - to pour out what is inside her, but just for me. She doesn't feel like sharing. Yet here I am, posting what we wrote…
For Daughters of Trauma Moms
Mother's Day is this weekend and it's going to hurt like a bitch. I want to send this one out to all the daughters whose mothers left them with scars…
Write Peace & Healing #4 – I am a temple
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve joined me in this special 10-week series. Remember to check back on Mondays for a new prompt each week. I will also host a Zoom…
My Uncle’s Walkman
It came in the mail for my birthday one year - must have been 10, 11, or 12. Those years are a blur and I have no specific memories I…
Write Peace and Healing #3 – I am enough
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve joined me in this special 10-week series. Remember to check back on Mondays for a new prompt each week. I will also host a Zoom…
SunBolt by Kelly Hanwright
…damn straight, I see a therapist
As discussed in last week’s post, yes, I see a therapist. The poem I shared on that topic last week is included in the “Regeneration” section of The Locust Years.…