Family
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I have once again been made an aunt, this time by my sister. There is nothing like seeing your niece (or nephew) for the first time. I’ve been blessed with two blood nieces, one of whom entered the world today. As I sit and write this I haven’t met her yet, but I know I
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It’s finally here. The month my book comes out. Never thought I’d say those words. Especially given the shit I’ve been through in the last 2 years. But anyway, It’s book month. Which is a little bit exciting, but also terrifying. Mostly I’m not sure what I expect out of this experience. I don’t know
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I’m having wrist surgery the first Friday in May. I’ve had a torn tendon for a few years now, and conservative treatment only brings temporary relief. So, I am biting the bullet and going in to get it surgically repaired. They will also be killing the nerve so that way if I re-injure the tendon
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I was having a decent week. I couldn’t wait for the weekend so I could shut my brain off from work and get a few things done around the house. Well. Then my brother called – he had been in a car accident and was asking me to fly halfway across the country to be
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Let me start by saying how incredibly crazy my life has been the last month. I traveled to see my brother and his wife and daughter – across the county. I found out my sister is expecting a child. I almost adopted another cat. Oh, and we almost went to trial on a case that
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For the first time in 18 months I get to see my brother and spend time with my niece. It’s hard having them across the country, but it just makes the time we spend together that much more valuable. And I’m excited to have it. Because without it, my life wouldn’t be worth living most
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I know so few people that feel the way I do. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy that not many people around me feel this way. But it makes some things that much harder. It makes it harder to do things like smile and laugh. And I really wish that I wasn’t feeling this
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No matter what happens to me,If I find someone elseOr stay single,You will always be the one I tell people aboutWhen they ask about my mom.You will be who my kids call grandmaBecause no matter whatI always felt safe with you. I can’t say that about anyone else.
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Dark, cold, and silent.That’s what you would find if you walked through my heart.It isn’t fully of happy memories.It isn’t warm and bright.You would think you were deep inside a cave.Over there is the first time the abuse happened.Keep going, and you’ll see how it evolved. From little comments here and thereTo part of a