As younger Gen X, I relate to millennials in some way. They purportedly value experience over belongings. I get that. As a corporate salaried worker, I see the long term value of this mindset. We only have today and can only enjoy today so traveling is vital. I’m traveling alone in a week and IContinue reading “I’m taking a page from millennials”
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I can’t believe what’s happening, personally
I can’t stop sweating. My left breast has a sharp pain that I thought was a deadly pulmonary embolism today. I considered stopping my life and all my dire responsibilities to go to the ER at 7 am today. I thought better of it because I still need my job. I still need my jobContinue reading “I can’t believe what’s happening, personally”
Light from the dark
I’m successful at 51. Much more successful than I ever thought I’d be. Statistics say, women who were sexually abused as children, like I was, are destroyed by depression or addiction. In the process they link their trajectory with their sex appeal. I’m not destroyed. But, I did spend my 20’s thinking my worth wasContinue reading “Light from the dark”
We thought we’d live till 10
My twin brother and I, on the night before our 5th birthday, snuggled together. As we did on Christmas Eve. We fought with each other daily but actually loved each other and were there for each other. We had it in our minds, that age 10 was the oldest you could be. We could countContinue reading “We thought we’d live till 10”
What I’ve learned on my dad’s deathbed
The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
I’ve always been fascinated by this statement. Wars are fought by the bold. Many people die in defense of the bold. Many people celebrate the bold. Large amounts of people are killed as a result. “The meek” I always thought that meant “weak”. “Feeble” Not capable of anything. I don’t consider myself in the sameContinue reading “The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth”
Full Menopause
When we’re young girl’s going through puberty we learn to stay silent. I got my first period on a camp sleepover. I was 10 years old. I woke up and thought I was dying. I saw blood. Later, my mom told me what that was. I was “a woman”. It sounded like a threat. AllContinue reading “Full Menopause”
Half a Person: When a Twin Dies
When my twin brother and I were turning 10, we were convinced that we would die soon. We thought you couldn’t live past age 10. I remember our 5th birthday. We looked at each other, knowing, with a feeling we shouldn’t have felt at that age. We silently commiserated that we were old. We wereContinue reading “Half a Person: When a Twin Dies”
The Take Down of Women and the takedown of reasons.
Throughout history women have attempted to take power. It’s unfortunately seen as monstrous and unnatural. Even though the Bible clearly states “the meek shall inherit the earth.” The “meek” means smaller and lighter. Meaning women. Women are much smarter, less prone to war,therefore much more destined for sustained peace. This current regime means to undermineContinue reading “The Take Down of Women and the takedown of reasons.”
Thoughts as an American visiting England
England has the NHS. National Health Services. It’s not tied to your job, only your citizenship. Having just gotten back from there, I have some thoughts. They have a community that we don’t have here in The United States. We’re currently every man for himself. Arguably it’s always been that way. I took an UberContinue reading “Thoughts as an American visiting England”