Tag Archives: stress

What You Don’t See

Posted on July 22, 2022 by mammasquirrel

His Garden I am a moving tree, With roots reaching beyond known miles- Suckling from sources To refute the choices of denial- Where I stand there is no still, Constant growing Feeding meals. I stand in mother mode, A peace … 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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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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Kammie’s Oddball Challenge

Posted on June 24, 2022 by mammasquirrel

So with all my allergies, I am having to really look at everything. I went through my spice/medicine cabinet and threw out probably 3 full store bags of stuff. When I say stuff; I mean things that come from soap … Continue reading →

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Ghost

Posted on June 23, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Thought I could see clearly. I ignored the “little” things because I just wanted to be loved. You made me believe your faith was strong. That I was a queen. And slowly it began to fade. Now every once and … Continue reading →

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Whatever You Say

Posted on June 21, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Look at you playing this part, To the outside ignorant you’re so grand- The talent to play Jeckle and Hyde , You display the hero of the land. The reputation you portray, Outside these walls is sickening- As if only … Continue reading →

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Shallow Spots

Posted on June 20, 2022 by mammasquirrel

While you cannot visibly see the open hole within, I assure you it is growing deeper with the words you speak. https://travelwithintent.com/2022/06/19/hole/

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Self Fantasy

Posted on June 20, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Am I the colossal monster? Always ready Always guarded Always prepared to fight- Or have you twisted it in my mental memory? You instigate with negativity You falsify the facts You choose to fight about everything- Why must you twist … Continue reading →

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Variations

Posted on May 18, 2022 by mammasquirrel

When you learn you’re pretty much allergic to everything you’ve been eating your entire life and you have to figure out how to keep yourself fed without starving your family. http://lindaghill.com/2022/05/18/one-liner-wednesday-sorry-im-late/

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Who

Posted on February 24, 2022 by mammasquirrel

If I complain about a constant complainer, does that make me the same? At what point does one get tired of complaining? It is possible right? Cause it is definitely a thing to grow weary of being submerged in the … Continue reading →

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