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Nina Barufaldi's avatar

A poem like a psalm. There’s a song I love, “Show Me Love” by Hundred Waters. I play it when I’m feeling similarly.

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CR's avatar

I’m so sorry you are going through it, Joy. Not that it makes anything better but everyone close to me is struggling in some way, some worse than others but struggling all the same.

God may have made the world, but the devil is it’s landlord. - a quote from a book, can’t remember which one atm.

I find comfort in God. Just my 2 cents, for what it’s worth. I’ll keep you in my prayers. ❤️

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Kristi Koeter's avatar

I’m sorry, Joy. It’s a beautiful poem.

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Janice Airhart's avatar

Wishing you all good things.

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

Hi Joy, I'm sorry you've been going through hell, but glad you decided to give us an update. Your writing experience reminds me of mine because, synchronicity!-I-too-just published-an essay-about writing. The poem is a keeper. Remember you are too, xo

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Emily Conway's avatar

Ugh, aack, bleh. I'm so sorry, Joy. Glad you took time off work and are giving yourself space to rest and come apart some. I think we are always rewriting our stories because we are always living into them, although that's sometimes almost more than we can bear. Much tenderness and compassion for you during this time.

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Joelle Tamraz's avatar

Good to hear from you in the tough times. Take care of yourself. May glimmers of light shine your way!

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Kathy MacKay's avatar

Hi Joy, May you find peace soon.

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