Loss and Chronic Pain

Earlier this week, on August 2, 2022, my cat Frodo was euthanized. Similar to our other cat Snowflake – who died on May 8, 2020 – he had blood work done which showed he was starting to have kidney failure. He had lived a good long life, and we didn’t want things to get worse

James and the Shame “Believe Me” – My Thoughts

Lyrics: “I think you want an answer I’m not prepared to give, ’cause the one I gave you said that that ain’t it. Must be something that I want – fame and fortune, or at least a little jaunt. It may seem too cut and dried, but I just found some things I could not

A Poem for Holy Week

if the pain the grief the ache the loss the longing  associated with death  like on Friday and Saturday  feel far more present and real than the hope the joy the beauty  the goodness of life and resurrection  like on Sunday  you are not alone you are loved may you one day find love  grace

What Constitutes a Person’s “True Colors”?

The following is one of many popular and commonly used quotes about when a person’s “true colors” come out: Quotes like this one have never sat right with me. When I’m angry, annoyed, heartbroken, confused, flustered, etc. I don’t always think clearly, say things I can still stand by and not regret when the heat

Suicide Awareness

September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day, the first day of National Suicide Prevention Week. The many posts I have seen on social media this week regarding World Suicide Prevention Day/Week have moved me, and reminded me of my own personal struggles with mental health. For around 8-9 years, I have dealt with chronic illnesses,