As a coping mechanism, I began honing my skill in the art of invisibility. I began shutting out the people I love and trust the most. Seclusion was becoming more and more attractive. I hated living in my own little world, but at the same time, I also loved living in my own little world. My … Continue reading A Light at the End of the Tunnel (Part II)
Just So You Know…That Light? It Wasn’t the Train!
I will be posting the conclusion of “A Light at the End of the Tunnel” very soon. As I was writing, it suddenly took on a personality of its own. Editing and piecing Part II together has taken much longer than I originally expected. I feel this was for a very good reason. The …
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel: Part I
I JUST HOPE IT’S NOT THE TRAIN! The MRI of my cervical and thoracic spine revealed minor arthritic changes on one spinal disc. My family doctor and I were now at an impasse. He said there was no way this minor issue was causing such intense pain in my entire body. I was …
Pinball Anyone?
When I was young, I had a new friend at school. I often wondered why she wanted to be my friend because I thought she was the prettiest and most popular girl in the entire 4th grade. I guess this whole “popularity” thing started young here in the USA. She would eventually invite me to …