life
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Bearing the Burden of Loss: Navigating Grief, Family Dynamics, and Resilience
In the aftermath of our mother’s passing, a whirlwind of grief and responsibility swept through my life, leaving me grappling with the weight of loss and the burden of managing her affairs. The immediacy of my sister’s demands, mere days after our mother’s death, for the swift sale and emptying…
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Where I Belong
In the midst of chaos and strife, a question lingers in the air,Where do I belong, in a world that’s turned unfair?Sisters at odds, bonds breaking at the seams,Shunned and vilified, caught in the web of dreams. Am I a Spencer, an Alderink, where do I fit in?Lost in the…
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Silent Heroes
Her hands, a paradox of softness and calluses,Forged by hard work and life-saving passes.Moving, lifting, carrying burdens with grace,Using tools to heal, in life’s urgent race. Her boots, weathered from miles trod with care,Through elements and challenges, she’s always there.Rain, snow, ice, mud, and blood on her path,Walking, jogging, running,…
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Home
In the sanctuary of our love, a place to roam,A haven of peace and comfort, our cherished home.Where his brown eyes twinkle with love so true,His gentle touch, a balm that soothes me through. His big hugs wrap me in a warm embrace,In the shelter of his arms, I find…
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Meds and Emotions
Navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness,A love-hate relationship with medication, a complex abyss.Pills and potions, a daily routine,A lifeline or a burden, a constant scene. Love, for the relief they bring,Easing the storm that mental illness can fling.A sense of stability, a calm within,Medication’s embrace, a welcomed kin. Hate,…
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Journey Through the Depths: Navigating Life with BPD
In the labyrinth of my mind, a dance unfolds,BPD’s intricate steps, a story untold.Emotions like wildfire, raging strong,In the depths of my soul, where I belong. A rollercoaster ride, highs and lows,BPD’s stormy seas, a tempest that grows.Intense and passionate, a heart that yearns,In the depths of my being, the…
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Isolation
In the shadows of my mind, a darkness looms,Depression’s grip, like heavy fumes.Self-isolating, a lonely state,In the depths of despair, I hesitate. Alone in a crowded room, a heart adrift,Waves of sadness, a heavy rift.Isolated from the world outside,In solitude’s embrace, I hide. The weight of loneliness, a burden heavy,Invisible…
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Quicksand
In the depths of despair, a battle waged,A soul sinking in the quicksand, caged.Depression’s grip, a heavy weight,Dragging me down, sealing my fate. Work stress looming, a job at risk,The fear of failure, a dark abyss.Brother’s departure, a painful blow,Sister’s absence, a lonely echo. Son’s journey to residential care,Autism’s challenges,…