Making Choices

Of all the dilemmas in the world to have, this one was one you could chew on.
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From the other side

The field is as beautiful as you’ve ever seen. The grass, the greenest. The sky, the bluest. Even the clouds seem to have been impeccably, perfectly placed in the sky.

The lone tree in the middle of the field is a stone’s throw to the brook that runs alongside this exquisite field. The wind slightly ruffles the grass, coming down from the top of the hill.

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Honestly

When I look into the mirror, I see a pretty girl- that could stand to have a nose job and silkier hair. Maybe more flawless skin, as well.

When I undress I see a nice body, if in need of more womanly curves and the removal of the love handles as well. Read more

A Background Check

His hands were surprisingly warm. It had been so long since anyone had touched my hands I forgot how comforting it could be. Larger than mine, thicker, almost like a well-worn pair of gloves, his hands guided me through the fingerprinting process, my third time in five months. It was early in the morning; earlier than I normally woke up. We talked a bit, my voice scratchy from the tears hiding behind it, tired from the lack of sleep, underused from so little verbal contact lately. There were still traitorous pangs of want beating through my chest. Read more

Women and virtual community….

I wanted to follow up a bit more on yesterday’s post about community, prompted by Jen at One Plus Two who writes:

“But I do know I long for a sacred place – where women come together, to debate, to heal, to grieve, to flow. A place where our truest selves can be put forth and honored like the incredible gifts they are. Where our idiosyncracies can be discussed and cherished. Where many women love my child….

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