I am by Rachel Waring

I am broken bones and scraped knuckles ……..bruised knees and black eyes ……..cut up arms and twisted ankles ……..tear-stained cheeks and shaking hands ……..screaming lungs and pounding heart ……..constantly healing but continually fighting Looking in the mirror I watch bruises fade and swirl On a face I barely recognize I tell myself Keep fighting, keep […]

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Healing

People would often tell me how awesome it is that I overcame so much at a young age—from abuse, intimidating cops, bullying at school, discrimination, sexual assault, being stalked, falsely accused, and so much more. Unfortunately, I am not as strong as everyone makes me out to be. Particularly, the falsely accused event was the […]

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Brave by Moyurie Som

Life is easy for those who live with eyes closed, lips pursed, arms clasped to the chest, with the heart carefully caged within the prison of their bones– with brisk steps and quick glances, measured smiles and calculated giggles, fine sensibilities trickling off their bodies like unsolicited teardrops, Pages scribbled on, crumpled and tossed into bins, […]

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Healing Is Inevitable

When the first sledding-worthy day in Indiana arrives, boots get tugged out of the back of the closet and layers become a must. Although  accumulating snow never reached more than a few inches this year, people still find ways to enjoy the white-laced earth. On one of the only days decent enough for any outdoor winter […]

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