The echoes of my past linger in the recesses of my mind, a haunting reminder of a childhood marked by unspeakable trauma. As a survivor of childhood abuse (I was raped by two young men when I was 10), the weight of my experiences is magnified when the news headlines scream with accounts of similar… Read More Silent Echoes
As I stood at the edge of the valley, gazing up at the colossal giants that loomed in the distance, a mixture of fear and determination coursed through my veins. These giants were not made of flesh and bone, but of challenges, doubts, and fears that seemed insurmountable. It was my moment to face them,… Read More Facing the Giants
Perhaps it’s due to the new year, but I find myself grappling with fundamental questions that transcend the mundane aspects of daily life. The quest for self-discovery leads me to ponder the nature of my true identity, my greater purpose, the optimal way to live my life, and the enigma of death. So, existential questions… Read More Exploring the Depths of Self
“Allowing attachments to people/things create a compulsive addiction in us to be controlling. This “control” (fueled by fear of loss) fools us into a false sense of security and love.” ― Gary Hopkins “Is it real or is it Memorex?” was a popular advertising slogan from the early 80s – some 43 years ago – for… Read More Am I Fake?
Today’s a big day for me in my ministry. Today is the day that I decided to lead and teach and preach according to my theology. In my theology there is no conflict in my theology I believe very much did the Lord teaches us about inclusion not exclusion. I’m afraid that it seems like… Read More Recovering Evangelical
I am different. It is difficult to think back on life and determine when I knew I was different. I wonder when it began where I tried to develop my David personality. I recall watching TV shows and movies and meeting people and saying, that’s the personae I will emulate. I remember always looking to… Read More My Story Only I Can Tell
Self-love, a concept that I once dismissed as cliché or even self-indulgent, has recently taken on a newfound importance in my life. It’s a journey that has transformed the way I see myself, the way I relate to others, and how I navigate the world. In the past, I often placed the needs and expectations… Read More My Journey to Discover My Worth
With the help of a therapist, I have discovered that living as a closeted transgender individual has caused me to experience codependency in various ways. It’s important to note that not all closeted transgender individuals experience codependency, but there are common factors and dynamics that can contribute to this correlation, which can be experienced by… Read More Codependancy Tendencies
In an era where information dissemination is at the fingertips of billions, the power of words has never been more apparent. The evolution of communication technology has facilitated the rapid spread of ideas, opinions, and unfortunately, falsehoods. At times, these falsehoods take the form of slanderous statements, designed to tarnish an individual’s reputation and inflict… Read More “They lied about me and…”
Disappointment is a feeling of jumping in a pool upside down when you are expecting to do the breaststroke. Misplaced expectations might be the root cause of disappointments suggesting that we each have every ability to deal with life setbacks that result in disappointment. Disappointment is a complex emotional state characterized by feelings of sadness,… Read More The Upside-down World of Disappointment
Why…Why… How many times do I have to try to tell youThat I’m sorry for the things I’ve done, ooh. ooh, oohBut when I start to try to tell youThat’s when you have to tell meHey… this kind of trouble’s only just begunI told myself too many timesWhy don’t you ever learn to keep your… Read More Why?
They say that to become a photographer that takes remarkable images, one needs to put themselves in front of beautiful subjects. My intention is to share the week’s images and the beauty I experienced throughout my journey. I suppose it always works this way, but at my grandson’s preschool graduation, I couldn’t help but feel… Read More Saturday Shots
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