Greed is normal, jealousy is normal. But what does “normal” even mean? Is it what is common? What is natural? What is right? I go to a doctor, I say I’m feeling “normal” today. My chronic pain is “normal.” That, of course, differs from those with lesser or greater chronic pain. It is, however, normal …
Breathing, deep breaths What I have with my little ones though they’d hate to be called that now, but they always will be to me Is precious, rare More-so than some ordinary diamond I am their “ama” now We celebrated together, muted, perhaps, but sincere A beautiful memory of an evening I earned that Something …
Jealousy is a powerful driver. It can consume and destroy lives. I still remember the oldest munchkin, then age 6, sighing as she shook her head, “Jealousy.” (We were talking about her biological mother, and she brought the word up, not me.) But her mother feels jealousy over her children. I am at a loss …
The brain is a beautiful sexual organ. It needs to be treated as such! Just as you would care for physical wounds on the body, one must care for the wounds in the brain.
This is beautifully written. I am actually almost in tears, dear. Thank you for expressing yourself and these thoughts with such poise and grace. I fully agree, and as cheesy as it sounds, what came to my head was “I Would Do Anything for Love”.
Living in a desert, this hits me hard. The imagery is fantastic. Your writing style has a beautiful flow and csrries a powerful message. Thank you.
In reply to Buck. “I see it as consensual and aware interdependence.” I am the sort of person who translates words in my head to fit the meaning of what the person is trying to say…but I really love how you phrased that! Mind if I steal it for future use?
I really like this perspective. I’m a person who thrives on collaborative relationships, whether family, friends, lovers. I want to be wanted by someone I want. and needed in the same way. I don’t see this as co-dependent. I see it as consensual and aware interdependence.
“Most of my loves have been casual. I’m addicted to love. If every love were my all consuming love, I’d be exhausted.” Oh boy howdy, you hit my nail right on the head! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwmLAlEVcWM&ab_channel=Musicandlyrics555
AS a pastor of mine used to say in sermons…”If ya cain’t say amen, say OUCH”!!!!
