Resolute
/Sometimes family dynamics…
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My life was saturated with criticism.
Family members valued antagonism.
I sought freedom and …
By Debby Hackbarth
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She Saved Me
/Sometimes trauma can take a terrific turn.
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…myself and covered the area in aloe.
It hurt so badly, I felt nauseous and hollow.
The pain spikes tended to ebb…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreDeep Depression
/Depression leaves you feeling…
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…morning, I woke up feeling worthless.
My self-confidence cowering in a deep valley.
I was drowning in a deep depression.
What caused me to hide in this horrific …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreIn Our Veins
/Our world needs to promote…
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… always loved the crimson color.
The ruby tones highlighted my fair hair.
Even school colors were black …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreTime Turnabout
/Many times throughout our…
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…I was a child, I was given weekly chores.
Since Dad was not around; Mom nagged us.
I would protest frequently: “I don’t have the …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreWhy Do People ...
/…do people do what they do?
Like why do they check social media before checking on you?
Why do people do what they do?
Like say actions speak louder then words, and the…
By James Weber
Read MoreMy Kevorkian Alter Ego
/…go ahead jump, put you out of my misery, you don't have the balls, you're all talk and no suicide, this charade has become an overplayed drama, it's a boring non event, the only thing that has …
By Santiago Burdon
Read MoreIndecent Company
/There was just enough …
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… was in the passenger seat of Mac’s black Impala SS, a new ‘66 model. They were parked along the Mohawk River, near the bridge, in the valley. Crickets and peepers were screaming at each other for …
By D.A. Helmer
Read MoreWill I Ever
/…I ever be respected
Or always be neglected
Will I ever be treated the way I'm expected
Or will I forever be…
By James Weber
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