Tag: survivors

The Witch Wound –

Witch and Crone translate to “ Wise woman”

THE WITCH WOUND

They call it the ‘witch wound’.

We were punished you see, broken, slain, for shining too brightly.

So we learned to hide that spark.
We learned to play it down, play dumb, play dead.

And we were taught to fear the light within us, lest it herald our downfall.

But not anymore.

You are not a wicked witch my friend, you are quite simply, or complicatedly, a woman.

And your magic is not something you can choose, or lose.

It always is, and always has lived within you.

And you need no longer hide it.

I call it the witch wound, but the time to heal is here.

Now.

Let that magic out.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘Wild Hope’ 🩶

Art by Waya Raventalker. #thewitchestreebyraventalker #raventalker

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Got Flowers today

Got Flowers Today

I got flowers today. It wasn’t my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he was sorry and didn’t mean the things he said. Because I got flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn’t our anniversary or any other special day. Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldn’t believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn’t Mother’s Day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again. And it was much worse than all other times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I’ m afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death.

If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today.

This poem is dedicated to all the victims and survivors of Domestic Violence.

You ask, why didn’t she leave?

I ask, why did he hit?

David Brooks: The New Old Age – The Atlantic

Yes yes , reverence for the wisdom of elders instead of what we have come to be in regard to our older generation.. Drs treated me old in my late 30s … I watched and listened to my elders.. It’s way past time to do better 👍😘

What a new life stage can teach the rest of us about how to find meaning and purpose—before it’s too late
— Read on www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/08/career-retirement-transition-academic-programs/675085/

Book Review of Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery by Ann Bracken – Mad In America

A powerful, heartbreaking wake-up call about how the severely damaging effects of medications that claim to relieve suffering can threaten generations in a family. A heartbreaking wake-up call about how the severely damaging effects of medications can threaten generations in a family.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/08/book-review-crash-memoir-overmedication-recovery-ann-bracken/

Lara Logan’s Break With Reality – The Atlantic

Lara Logan was once a respected 60 Minutes correspondent. Now she trades in conspiracy theories that even far-right media disavow. What happened?
— Read on www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/07/lara-logan-60-minutes-correspondent-conspiracy-theories/674168/

Secrets the Narcissist does not want you to know

The gifts of this New Moon are pouring in , and I slept through the day , to find librating , professional advice .

My need to enlarge the print , has me run out of page space, so sometimes I just draft it and come back later..

Trusting I can do that later.. there’s more gifts to come poring in , and I’m excepting them , owing and releasing… 22 million families affected by this behavior is 22 million too many .It has been normalized and we will connect the dots that end this Child Psychological Abuse .

Happy New Moon in ♌️

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7 Unforgivable Sins of a Narcissist

On this New Moon in Leo, I am grateful for the days flow ..

I slept in today, only attending to bodily release of fluids , which was considerable though I had little to drink through the day .

I was able to go right back to sleep , and it was 4 pm ish before I slept .

I am constantly tired , and I need to get on top of adrenals , normalize my dietary needs and sleep patterns will self correct .

I had planned an outing with a friend whom I’m hiring to take me to the DMV , a light shopping experience and a great meal, .

So I’m listening this professional male who is speaking to experiences I have had, for the most part and it’s valid

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