When I Feel Anxious

When I Feel Anxious
I Turn To You
Melissa Steussy
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1 min read·
Feb 16
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Photo by Joice Kelly on UnsplashI call out to you
You bring me back
And remind me who
I really am
Through your eyes
I begin to see
That my mind
Was telling me lies
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Written by Melissa Steussy
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When I Feel Anxious

I Turn To You

Written by Melissa Steussy

More from Melissa Steussy and Black Bear

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Remember the time that you walked into the abortion clinic and walked back out

Laughing at Trauma

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