Tag Archives: hope

Silenced

People are taught, even directly advised, not to burden others with their problems. Then when tragedy happens people ask, “Why didn’t they talk to someone?” We are taught to put on a smile to mask our sadness. Laughter to mask … Continue reading

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Divided States of America

I was born and raised in the beautiful United States of America. A country where people looked out for their fellow man, treated others with honor and respect, upheld their values and morals and taught their children to do the … Continue reading

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Listen to the Silence – One-Liner Wednesday

“I didn’t realize that his loudest cry for help was his silence.” ~ Arlene Holmes   This post is for One-Liner Wednesday, hosted by LindaGHill.

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Important Pieces of Life

Many experiences leading from my childhood to young adulthood still haunt me to this day when I think back on them. I can still feel the fear, sadness and confusion, just as I felt so many years ago when the … Continue reading

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