Tag Archives: anxiety

Back and Forth

Posted on June 19, 2021 by mammasquirrel

I have plans. I have thoughts and ideas and goals. And then I question every single one of them. Are they my plans or God’s plans? Is the unknown map I am piecing together silently in my head even doable? … Continue reading →

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Still Learning

Posted on June 11, 2021 by mammasquirrel

All year off and on, my daughter was coming home from school upset because someone was making fun of her again. I’ve never seen such a mean group of kids. And at 8 I’m already working harder on modesty than … Continue reading →

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Honesty

Posted on June 3, 2021 by mammasquirrel

“Days would be more peaceful if your presence was mutable”

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Shield

Posted on May 23, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Can you see The humiliation? Is it apparent The embarrassment? Does the shame Glow in a full blush? Am I able To hide the sadness in my eyes? Is the armor I attempt to carry Enough to keep me hidden?

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It’s Coming

Posted on May 22, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Sunshine finally Sneaking through the gray Clouds that threaten more rain soon But are holding off To let the afternoon warmth Absorb into my skin Allowing a brief moment of joy As the kids laughter And innocence Surround my ears … Continue reading →

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Wring Out

Posted on May 19, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Yesterday’s news Is the same as last year- Your imagination Is my nightmare- Those lies coming Spewing from your lips- Is the truth you Continually twist– Tell them it’s me I’m no good- Fits your storyline Just as it should- … Continue reading →

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Undecided Chaos

Posted on May 19, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Beneath the laugh I’m ever lost Trying to go left and right Simultaneously distraught – Climbing up Plummeting down Crying out for clarity- Day and night One in the same Always cracked Never fixed- Good and bad Not strong enough … Continue reading →

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When Can I Sleep

Posted on May 14, 2021 by mammasquirrel

It’s not enough to close these eyes, And turn off all the lights- Because my thinking doesn’t have an off switch, And darkness brings the fights- The worries march forth, With the “what if’s” next in line- Row three is … Continue reading →

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Peeking In

Posted on February 9, 2021 by mammasquirrel

As the outside hangs on, By this nail and that board- I wonder if the internal stability, Is sound or in shambles- As so many of us these days, Are held together by rusty dreams- Clinging to catch the attention, … Continue reading →

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Orders

Posted on January 13, 2021 by mammasquirrel

My assignment is to wear this heart monitor for the next 30 days-just to make sure all is well. Then I have my stress test and echocardiogram. I’m thinking stress and anxiety may be more the culprit. Not sure if … Continue reading →

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