Tag Archives: stress

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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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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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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Before Today

Posted on January 4, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Trying to forget Trying not to hear Those words you spoke Days ago Sitting in my head Rotting my emotions Like the leftovers Spoiling in the icebox Breaking down Causing grief Until discarded And I can’t rinse off The rancid … Continue reading →

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Word Of The Day

Posted on December 17, 2020 by mammasquirrel

With all the drama in our lives you would think the spirit of support and encouragement would be revered as a priority in our communities. Especially when some are putting in so much work to help those less fortunate. Especially … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Smile 12/14/20

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mammasquirrel

Ups and downs the last few weeks. I miss writing daily, interacting and looking forward to the comments. Let’s see what has taken place over the last few weeks-my daughter had a sinus infection which caused almost an entire week … Continue reading →

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Notice

Posted on November 30, 2020 by mammasquirrel

It is crucial to understand that things being portrayed in the news and social media are not all factual. Our reality tends to be based on these things, they are taken at face value, when in truth it’s being stretched … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Archives, anxiety, challenges, Current Posts, Daily Living, daily prompt, faith, health, Mental Health, Your Daily Word Prompt | Tagged anxiety, challenges, Daily word prompt, education, emotions, faith, feelings, healing, health, important, Mental Health, Momlife, perspective, strength, stress | 5 Comments