7 words Words that I believed. That is how I felt about abuse, too, growing up. If it isn't violent, then it is not really abuse. I was very wrong about that. It's about knowing there are enough feelings, enough passion, to want to love me violently. It's about turning off my brain and putting… Continue reading If Love’s Not Violent, It’s Not Real
Tag: love
Worthy
This word plays through my mind a lot. Growing up we were told that we were not but we needed to do so much in order to be. We would never be pretty enough or slim enough so we had to find other ways to be worthy. Worthy of what, though? It’s funny how sometimes… Continue reading Worthy
Finding Peace and Naps
I could use a good nap right now.
Reciprocating
No, I am not talking about power tools. I am talking about love and sex as per usual. I have a thing that I grapple with in all my big relationships. I think I have only ever been in love with two people in my life. Maybe. It is hard to know for sure when… Continue reading Reciprocating
Reading . . .
I have been reading. The book club I am in read The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old. This was not quite the feel-good book for me that I hoped. I had one or two moments of wishing I had a certain pill I could put in my pocket for later. Thinking about… Continue reading Reading . . .
Lisa Gray 