Mr. Right Took A Wrong Turn“Go it will be fine,” I said to myself as I looked in the bathroom mirror. It has been sixteen years since I have dated anyone. I don’t…Mar 27Mar 27
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Published inILLUMINATIONA Need for PainThe needle scraps across my skin as the tattoo artist focuses on the panther I have chosen to forever remain on my right thigh. As my skin…May 30, 2024May 30, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONWhat Fear Has Taught MeIt was snowing the day I had to return to the hospital. Just two weeks prior I had a mammogram which is a necessity due to my mother having…Apr 21, 20243Apr 21, 20243
Published inILLUMINATIONThe Man Who Tried to Love MeTears are falling down my cheek as my son enters the room. I hide behind a tissue afraid to show that I have been crying. It started with a…Mar 25, 2024Mar 25, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONOnce an Outcast Always an OutcastI sit behind the screen of my computer and browse through the various posts on Facebook. In many ways, social media is the ultimate enemy…Mar 23, 20241Mar 23, 20241
Published inILLUMINATIONWhat I have learned about raising a TeenagerMy son rushes into my room and tosses his bookbag on the floor in anger. He’s tearing at his coat and it’s obvious that something happened…Mar 12, 2024Mar 12, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONBlood is BloodLast night I tossed and turned until the covers were off my bed. When I awoke the next morning I felt sick and nauseous. Perhaps it was a…Feb 22, 2024Feb 22, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONDown the Rabbit Hole, I GoFor as long as I can remember I haven’t had a good night's rest or even a peaceful day. Depression is a dark cloud that has hung above my…Feb 7, 20244Feb 7, 20244