my child
“i would tell you that i love you more than my life,
and that your existence is more vital to me than anything else in the world,
and that your morning smiles give me a reason to get up every day – Continue reading my child
sharing words you found profound
“The events of my life are like the rolling of the waves, the changing of the tide, the shifting of the wind – they contain no judgment.” Continue reading sharing words you found profound
rats
“the world is spinning too fast.
the requirements are piling up and
pressing me down, while my
wants and wishes are shunted off to the side…” Continue reading rats
going it alone
“last night i watched two episodes of “the great british baking show” on my pvr and ate leftover baked macaroni and cheese in front of the television for dinner, because i could. i skulked around on social media and made a bit of noise before crawling into bed without getting undressed. i brushed my teeth, but only because my eating disorder has left me dentally impaired and i try to bestow appropriate levels of care and attention on the ones that remain. i slept in the centre of the bed, with the cat at my feet, and i didn’t have to engage in a discussion with anyone on whether the window should be open or closed.” Continue reading going it alone
