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I write when I'm happy or sad or depressed-- or not. When some of the monsters that live in my head threaten to shut me down-- I write.

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  • With my eyes closed

    Posted on Monday April 13th, 2009 at 22:26 in alcoholism, abuse, domestic violence

    Noise solid as a brick. The air ragged with cigarette smoke. I closed my eyes-- the bluesy sounds of the music wrapping around me sweet and heavy--- moving through my soul. I was safe--- nothing in my world now but me and the music. If I opened my e...

  • With this ring...

    Posted on Saturday March 21st, 2009 at 23:41 in alcoholism, domestic violence

    The slap burned like battery acid. The force of it jolted my body and pain ricocheted through me. I had the wispy thought my jaw might be broken. My heart shattered like glass. There was a delay of several seconds while reality worked its way throug...

  • These were the dreams we dreamed

    Posted on Friday February 13th, 2009 at 01:37 in alcoholism, firsts, forbidden

    The prize smuggled from my mother's purse taints the summer air with the acrid smell of cigarette smoke. Best friends huddling behind the garage. Girlish giggles. Feeling brave and grownup... and a bit scared. The taste of the tobacco bitter on my to...