trauma
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Knitting Safety
Feeling safe after trauma does not happen all at once but in steps like the knitting of a blanket to cover you or the building of a bridge to cross Sometimes it may come instantly with certain people who already feel safe Through hugs or words or presence but most of the time it will… Continue reading
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Own Your Story
I’m not going to turn away from this but I’m not going to torture myself with this either I’m going to transform this over time I’m going to let it tenderize any anger, bitterness, selfishness, perfectionism in me I’m going to let it transition me into something new and different I won’t let it terrify… Continue reading
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Sadness and Home
So much pain So much joy When I think of home The place I found shelter the place I was harmed people faces that bring me laughter AND remind me of my smallness Returning I wish it was only joy but I can’t ignore the loss the sadness She belongs too Maybe if I allow… Continue reading
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Dear Cycle Breakers
Dear Cycle breakers It’s hard No one gave you showed you taught you what you are now giving showing and teaching others No one poured love care attention kindness validation into YOUR cup and yet You have the magic in you to make water appear enough to give to others what you never got You… Continue reading
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Time to Let it Out
I don’t want to beg for goodness anymore pleading for things to go smoothly I want to laugh and cry and rage at every mistake, mishap, monotonous moment To dance in the silliness of unmet expectations and cry in the face of failed dreams All I can do is try and then feel it all… Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 