Kelly MarieObituary for Hendrix PertzschHendrix Lyla Poopstein Pertzsch, 11.5-ish, of St. Paul, Minnesota crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully at home on April 3, 2019 after a…Apr 4, 2019Apr 4, 2019
Kelly MarieTake LessI don’t remember when I decided to start taking up less space. I often attribute it to the days when the drinking consumed our entire…May 30, 20181May 30, 20181
Kelly MarieLet GoThere are so many things I hold on to because I am unsure of who I would be if I let them go. I have clung to them so tightly for so long…Apr 11, 20181Apr 11, 20181
Kelly MarieAt the Bottom of ItI imagine what it will be like when I see you next. How it will feel to see your face, to have our eyes meet mine and to be breathing the…Mar 19, 2018Mar 19, 2018
Kelly Marie34As I sit down to contemplate the lessons of my 34th year, my initial thought is nothing, I’ve learned nothing in the past year of my life…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Kelly MarieGo Find the WordsGenerally I only sit down to write when I have something to say. If there aren’t words running through my head I don’t make the effort to…Jan 20, 2018Jan 20, 2018
Kelly MarieThe ReturnThe front door creaked open slowly as he entered the room, head hung low, heart on his sleeve. No one could remember the last time they’d…Oct 23, 2016Oct 23, 2016
Kelly MarieHauntedIn a recent session with my therapist I taught her the term “ghosting”. I kind of love having a therapist that is noticeably older than me…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Kelly MarieParis AloneI sit on my taupe couch with its bright red floral print cushions, the one other women love. The one that has more than once heard “Oh, my…Sep 16, 2016Sep 16, 2016