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In the Spotlight

Posted on March 22, 2017 by mewhoami

Today, I found myself in a mental tug-of-war. My son and his fellow classmates were each asked to wear a t-shirt specifically designed for the purpose of teaching ‘acceptance’. Acceptance of their disabilities, to be exact. On one hand, I’m … Continue reading →

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Facade Versus Reality – One-Liner Wednesday

Posted on November 5, 2014 by mewhoami

“If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity?” ~ Italian Proverb This post is a part of One-Liner Wednesday, hosted by LindaGHill.

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A Child’s Choice

Posted on September 5, 2014 by mewhoami

“Should I live or die?” A twelve year old girl sits alone in her room, deciding her own fate. Her hand grasps tightly onto a belt, while her gaze is set on the clothes rod above. “I could hang myself … Continue reading →

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The Boy

Posted on April 11, 2014 by mewhoami

Slowly he walked up the sidewalk, with his face pointed toward the ground. As he inched closer to me with every step, I was drawn to look at him. He was thin, of average height for a boy his age, … Continue reading →

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