Tag Archives: anxiety

Fugitive

Posted on January 2, 2023 by mammasquirrel

The border of that jungle is calling Enticing me with places to hide Corners to lurk in silently Providing shards of dead grass to blanket me Because it’s a safer place to be than where I am

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The Road Downhill

Posted on December 6, 2022 by mammasquirrel

A shoe. A dish. The dog. The bills. The kids. The cat. Any one thing can set off his conniption . It really is like watching a child throw the temper tantrum, except it’s an adult. And those are much … Continue reading →

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What Happens When….

Posted on November 30, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Toxic people want control. Over everything. Throw in narcissism and the pot is heated. Add some children to the mix and you’ve created a full scale boil over of someone who is jealous of the children, works overtime with manipulation … Continue reading →

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Not Like Snow White

Posted on November 20, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Is there really a difference between self admiration and self adoration? What is it about a person that makes them think they are better than someone else? How can you look in the mirror and actually believe you are above … Continue reading →

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Before It Leaves

Posted on August 1, 2022 by mammasquirrel

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Who’s There?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by mammasquirrel

The few bushes and the single green tree, That right there is purely me. Scrambling to stay warm, Though the cold and heavy trigger the alarms. Knocking at my sanity and denying all the truth, Destroying what’s reality completely aloof. … Continue reading →

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Return to Somewhere

Posted on July 9, 2022 by mammasquirrel

I’m on the balcony. I’m assuming you call it the balcony. It is oval shaped and I can look over cautiously to see the frozen deck on the lower level. I don’t really have a name for it as I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Spoonful

Posted on July 8, 2022 by mammasquirrel

“The creation of a new heart, the renewing of a right spirit is an omnipotent work of God. Leave it to the creator. –Henry Drummond I can’t help but be mesmerized by the medicinal power of being in nature, seeing … Continue reading →

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Façade

Posted on July 1, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Filters can make things look exotic, abstract, comforting, etc. They add a layer of interest and the desire to have a closer look. I have found that many people wear filters and some use them to cover unearthly behaviors behind … Continue reading →

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Weighted Blanket

Posted on June 29, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Tonight I’m struggling with my emotions. Not uncommon in those of us with Complex PTSD. I would say I’m in an evening of selfishness. I ordered food, kids are watching television and I’m here in my room. Alone. Listening to … Continue reading →

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