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Suicide
I thought about it. . I thought about a family friend who jumped off an overpass because no one had the patience to accompany a manic depressive
Poetry LandscapesPublished 2 years ago in PoetsShanghai
"Being in love was like China: you knew it was there, and no doubt it was very interesting, and some people went there, but I never would… and then someone passed me a bit of some sweet stuff, and suddenly I realized that I had been to China. So to speak. And I'd forgotten it…." - His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman
chembarathiPublished 2 years ago in WanderSelf-love in and After an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Well Hello! Welcome to the metaphorical psychological frogging (unraveling a project in fiber art lingo) of my long term relationship that, turns out, was emotionally abusive.
Christine HollermannPublished 2 years ago in PsycheWinter’s Love
I crouched behind the clump of bushes, watching her. Her long dark hair was dotted with crystals as they tumbled from the sky. Her clear blue eyes lifted to gaze at the heavens as she soared into the air. She slid away from me, then giggled as she was propelled forward again. The chains of the swing set looked like rivers, twisted beneath her gloved fingertips. Her pink hat was daintily perched upon her crown, a sharp contrast to the deep, rich chocolate of her hair, trailing out behind her with the wind as she swung forward. Her laugh broke the winter silence as it rang out, chimes in the wind. I closed my eyes and savored the richness of it. Recollection of the sound sparked longing deep within my chest, a pain that outweighed the cold upon my bare feet or the bitter wind upon my back. I longed to go to her, to embrace her once more. She would not recognize me now, I thought angrily. I returned my gaze to the summer angel immersed in winter as she innocently played, oblivious to my surveillance. She swung high in the air now, soaring above the ground; her eyes glittered mischievously as she shifted her grip on the chains. All at once, she let go and flew, a wingless bird soaring over the white powder. She crash landed into a drift of snow that exploded upon impact, into cold, downy crystals. She grinned and a giggle burst out of her. Her bliss was overwhelming, washing off of her in waves of joy. So contagious it was that I involuntarily let out a soft barking laugh.
Ari StrellaPublished 2 years ago in FictionWhy I've spent 7 years of my 20's as a single woman
I’ve spent my 20's as a single girl (now a woman), and during this entire period I’ve learned so much and discovered even more.
How My Boss's Cat Is Way Higher On The Chain Than Me
April 1st Here, I'd have my own office, be my own person, have a real name, and not just "you there". Here, making coffee and copies will be a distant memory. Here, there will be no more humiliation. No longer an intern but an account executive-oh, the promissed land.
A.M.RadulescuPublished 2 years ago in Confessions10 Amazing Recommendations to Help You Treat Acne
Acne is a skin condition that can decrease the quality of life and self-esteem significantly. For this reason, people are looking for new ways to deal with this issue. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent and treat annoying pimples on your skin.
Amelia GrantPublished 2 years ago in BlushA Dog To Make Me Live
As I was walking the fine line between life and death, the doctor told my parents that they should get me a dog. A dog, someone to take care of. Someone to consider besides my own problems. Someone to be here for. A reason to choose life.
Helen OlivierPublished 2 years ago in Petlife4 Ways Your Environment Affects Your Creativity
I’ve always loved to write. And fortunately, writing always came easily to me. I could sit with my laptop and churn out 1000s of words.
Shreya DalelaPublished 2 years ago in MotivationThe Significance Of Having The Suitable Cryptocurrency Wallet
Even though cryptocurrencies have been around for over a decade, their popularity skyrocketed in 2017, bringing thousands of platforms and millions of users to the forefront of digital finance.
Wondering Through Life
I often spend time wondering if I will ever go to Greece, It’s on my list of places I want to visit, of places I think it would be amazing to
Abby JacobsenPublished 2 years ago in PoetsQueue iT Up
HipHopMomma has promoted seasoned and emerging artists & musicians since 2013. Curator, Kay Matthews, is throwing the spotlight on these 10 featured artist before moving them from HipHopMomma's Queue iT Up playlist to a new, genre specific, playlist. HipHopMomma encourages fans to visit and browse, listen, and discover new artists in all genres. Music fans can share their favorites or easily add the featured artist to their own playlist and continue listening once they leave the website.
Kay MatthewsPublished 2 years ago in BeatMale Musicians of the 1970s
The 70's was a fun and diverse era in which we saw singer-songwriters come to the forefront. Punk rock and disco had their heyday in the mid and late 70's. Funk brought out the quirky and sometimes freakish side of R&B and adult contemporary was a force with which to be reckoned. This post focuses on some of the male musicians that made a mark in the 70's spanning many of these genres.
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished 2 years ago in BeatThirty & Thriving: Thirty Things I Learned in the Year That I Turned Thirty
The idea of turning thirty was making me anxious. What if I wasn’t ready to be that old? What if I hadn’t accomplished everything that I wanted to? I decided I would do what I do best: avoid it. I began planning a vacation; hoping, if I went far enough away, I could convince myself that it wasn’t happening. Unfortunately, my thirtieth birthday was slated for May 22, 2020. There would be no jumping on a plane, no vacation—no escape as the world entered a global pandemic.
catchafrisbiePublished 3 years ago in MotivationDoes Sunday Scare You?
What are Sunday Scaries? The Sunday Scaries (or Sunday blues as they’re sometimes called) are feelings of hysteria or dread that a lot of folks experience the day before heading back to figure after the weekend.
My First Submarine Watch
This was it. I was finally a useful member of the crew. Earlier that morning, I had finally qualified to stand the Shutdown Roving Watch. Our boat was in the shipyard, which meant the engine room was shut down, but someone still needed to walk around every hour and check on different machines and temperatures and pressures. Enter the Shutdown Roving Watch, or SRW, or roving watch as it was spoken. This is the guy that wanders the depths of the engine room with a clipboard and flashlight, writing down the same set of numbers each hour, bored out of his mind. During the day there are plenty of crew members to chop it up with, shipyard workers to yell at, and commotion to keep us busy, but at night, there’s nobody. Three guys look after panels in the maneuvering room, one of which takes the occasional trip down into the engine room, and every few hours one of the supervisors will take a tour of the space and review the clipboard, but that’s it. It’s an important job, sure, but only on the rare occasion that something goes wrong. Otherwise, it’s a lonely way to spend a day, switching off with other watchstanders every few hours.
Jackson SherryPublished 2 years ago in ServeDo you need to wear sunscreen inside?
You've probably grown used to the new normal of working from home, social isolation, and minimal time spent in public spaces after months of quarantine. Perhaps you've turned your backyard into an adult summer camp, complete with evenings spent drinking wine from your decanter around a fire pit. Your favorite movie is playing on your outdoor projection screen at the same time, with high-quality sound coming from your portable Bluetooth speakers.
Vala FlynnPublished 2 years ago in BlushDragons: Common Species
What do dragons look like? Where are they found? What are their habits? With so many types of dragons to learn about, a field guide is very useful. Unfortunately, accurate field guides are very rare and very expensive. For this reason, I have compiled the characteristics of three of the most common dragons.
Just Your Ordinary BookwormPublished 2 years ago in FuturismNo, I Don't Need to Come Into the Office to 'Collaborate'
Remembering how the world looked to us all at the end of 2019 looks almost... quaint now. Upheaval at once-in-a-generational scale has gripped the globe in its fist for so long now that everyone's sort of decided -- rightly or wrongly, but, you know, mostly wrongly -- that we all have to start getting in each other's faces again because the alternative is... safe but also slightly boring or something? I dunno.
Tony WhitePublished 2 years ago in JournalReverse Culture Shock and Re-learning the Meaning of Home
Reverse Culture Shock I remember the first time I came home from long-term traveling and living abroad. Even after two years away, I wasn’t ready to go home. I remember feeling intense sadness on our way to Bangkok airport. It wasn’t easy to tear myself away from this beautiful, colourful and vibrant country.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 2 years ago in Wander