Like a Phoenix

Although cold, shadows no longer weighThese dark nights of the soul can take their tollHer spirit and mind seek the day Tired of wrestling with the pastShe holds on…And although tears may flowShe knows, in this there is growth. She feels the pain, as it brings her to her kneesSuccumbing, she dissolves and becomes the…… Continue reading Like a Phoenix

Learning Healthier Ways to Attach

Individuals with an insecure bonding style often face significant challenges and struggles within their relationships. These difficulties can persist throughout their lives, impacting their overall well-being. However, there is hope for those seeking to cultivate a more secure attachment style in adulthood. Each of us carries an attachment style – a deeply ingrained pattern of…… Continue reading Learning Healthier Ways to Attach

Side Effects of Growing up With Dysfunctionality

Families vary greatly in how they function. While some offer love, safety and support, others can perpetuate harmful patterns that impact a child’s development…. This article focuses on the ramifications of growing up within highly dysfunctional families; this does not extend to cover physically abusive families; although the repercussions of mental or physical abusive are…… Continue reading Side Effects of Growing up With Dysfunctionality

Memories of Her…

There he sat all aloneNo pain or uneasinessHe simply enjoyed his solitudeAs his memory went back to time’s pastWhen he was young and daring.In the silence of twilight’s tender glowHe simply sat back with a smile and let the memories flowRemembering the best years of his lifeAnd how then we often find ourselves in a…… Continue reading Memories of Her…

May- December

In the dance of life, they found their wayA May and December, come what mayIn the eyes of those too blind Judgment and jealousy reignBut their love unyielding, knows no stain.She, with wisdom beyond her yearsHe, with scars and unshed tearsTogether they faced life’s tribulationsTheir path was planned by the ancientsTheir love, a beacon brightly…… Continue reading May- December

PTSD….

In her body beats an ancient heartYet within she carries the vivid memories of the inner childToo young to understand how violence could reignAnd why others live to only forget.Within this world many empty soulsOnly their callous meanness remainsIncarnating that which they were supposed to hateTearing at those they claim they understandAlas, they don’t know…… Continue reading PTSD….