Melanie B., Author at Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families

Loneliness

by Melanie B. | Jun 1, 2024 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

Loneliness is an apple hanging from a tree.While plenty of brethren, no skins touch.The space between ensures no borers to the core.No branches to mar the perfect exterior.Loneliness is standing in a crowd.Feeling the thump of music but not my heart.Wondering why all...

Depression

by Melanie B. | May 15, 2024 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine

Depression, you’ve got meI’m here but I’m not Go to work, pay the billsCare for the kids, clean the houseExcept when alone, slovenlyClothes on the floorDishes strewn on countersShoes blocking walkwaysNetflix for hoursI should go outsideI should exerciseI should go to...

Enough

by Melanie B. | Jan 15, 2024 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

I’ve had enough of foodAnd the way it makes me feelA necessary evil, at once requiredBut not enough to heal. A simple joy served upOne fist after anotherWould it be too much to ask…No, I shouldn’t even bother. The weight adds upThe pain compoundedJust a little more...

Ode To A Loving Family Dinner

by Melanie B. | Jun 1, 2023 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

Pork roasted in cheap Budweiser and black-eyed peas.Spinach noodles laden with heavy cream, garlic and salt.Red wine flowing freely.Miles Davis crooning from the record player.Dozens of dishes left half empty to sit; eaters distracted by conversation, eye contact, an...

If I Had Stayed

by Melanie B. | Apr 15, 2023 | ACA And The Arts

Timidly I share one story, then only after assessing your reaction, I share another.As if feeding a duck, one piece of bread at a time, Ensuring it will follow.Once you are full, I watch carefully for clues that you will fly awayMy pain too much for any...