Daughter of Sun and Fog
I sit by the water — light dances across the crystal blue surface. I can “see” the sun — the heat “touches” my skin, but…
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Uninvited Trauma
Trauma resides in my body. Snuggled deep in the folds of my brain, it tucks itself beneath my right should blade, gathering like poison about…
You Pretend
Life is about pretending, Pretending to be ok, Even when the broken arrows of friendships stick out of your back, Or when stranger’s judgmental eyes…
Cold Shower Challenge Day 11
I have decided to continue posting this journey here. Just not every day. You can sign up for my free newsletter here – https://jamesdarmstrong.substack.com/ Today I…
Things that you do that may be Linked to ADHD
As I’ve grown into adulthood, I’ve noticed some things about myself that are very different from when I grew up in a structured home, and…
Where There Is Light
Where there is light, I endeavor to go. Even a tiny steam in the crack of a heavily paneled wall–I will welcome. A drop I…
I Thought of Yellow
I thought about the color yellowand howit had drowned out all the other colors of my life. The stench of cowardice,drenching the vitality of green,dispelling…
Cold Shower Challenge Day 4
Today was a struggle. Keegan woke up at… I have no idea. I heard him singing A B C in the lounge room and shortly…
The Final Decision
“The greatest freedom is the freedom of choice, but you are not free of the consequences of each choice!” Those were the words Carlos, my…
