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A Memoir of Child Abuse

Part Two

This is another small excerpt from my memoir in progress. I guess I’m taking a chance in sharing parts that are not the final draft, but here I go. These excerpts are just a glimpse into the material that will be a part of the finished work.

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I’m a Dinosaur

It’s a hard pill to swallow.

I’m afraid I’m going to offend some people with this dark essay. That’s ok. This is my truth. I’m hoping for some interesting discourse.

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How Do You Downsize When Nobody Wants Your Sh*t?

Leaving our treasures to our heirs doesn’t always…

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WHAT “JESUS SAVES” MEANS TO ME

This story is written from my perspective as a Christian. If you…

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I Made My Choice

But am I defeating my own ambitions?

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My Doctor Almost Let Me Suffocate

I suffered from a rare condition that was misdiagnosed for seven…

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Feminism Can Bite You in the Ass Sometimes

Being strong ain’t easy.

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When Life Feels Like Riding an Avalanche

Tumbling headlong amid the whims of Fate

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A Memoir of Child Abuse

Part One

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Post-COVID Mental Health Issues

Long-term neurological side effects of COVID-19 are challenging.

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Life on the Edge of 60
Life on the Edge of 60
Life is messy. Life is a roller-coaster ride of emotions. On the outside, I’ve always been the good wife, mom, neighbor, and friend. On the inside, I live life on the edge. As I grow older, my true self aches to be set free. Maybe covid triggered something in my brain.
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