Personal Essays & Reflections

I Keep Holding On

I Keep Holding On

There are times when I lose awareness of the moment, my complaintsare increasing. Flaws and criticisms take the place of my blessings, preferring those I am unhappy withto my soul. Whereas I multiplied my realizationsmore focused on what I can do.not a few times! I...

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The Mask

The Mask

I woke up at 5:15 am, covered in sweat. Scared. Tight. Shallow breaths. What in the world?Took some breaths. Deep. In. Out. Breathe. I held my arms around myself. You are okay. I am here for you. Why? Where did this come from? Why do I continue to have these feelings?...

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Hidden Disability

Hidden Disability

I was asked to write about myself – my hidden disability. Injured at work, determined to be permanent injuries by their own doctors, they called me a liar because they could not see my injuries. They bullied me. They threatened me. They pushed me within an inch of my...

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