My body is streaked with sweat and dirt from my desperate search to find safe shelter.
I’m barefoot, in a grimy torn t-shirt and shorts; my hands and feet caked with dirt.
My hair is filthy and matted. My mouth is dry; I can smell and taste the gritty dust that hangs in the air.
I sit down on a curb at the side of the road, and I know it’s over.
I’m unbelievably weary, all my energy spent in the act of sitting down.
I’m devastated…emotionally, mentally, and physically, and the worst of my wounds are invisible.
My eyes fill up, but no tears fall. I can only sit amid the rubble, trying to trust the safety of the gray, silent sky.
But I made it up the many, unforgiving mountain climbs.
I’m on the other side looking at the carnage, no way to fully wrap my mind over my truth yet, but I know
that I’m resilient, I’m courageous, I fought through.
And the words of Joseph Campbell resonate within me. I’m the hero of my story.
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I will definitely check this out!
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WP has been such a healing environment for me. Publishing my deepest fears for others to read and relate to. Inspiration and duets can be incredibly helpful, too!
http://tiffanybeingfree.com/2015/08/19/being-a-superhero-to-save-myself/
unsure if you read this, I cannot remember which post you liked today that lead me to view your work:
http://tiffanybeingfree.com/2016/02/29/lady-of-the-water-keys-to-address/
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Thank You so very much for your feedback. It means the world to me to know that others also struggle but perservere. Makes the journey a lot less lonely. 💜
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I truly love this! Something I am slowly learning for myself and is a theme in my work. Thank you for sharing your story! I know how difficult it has been at times to share my own. ❤️
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Tears in my eyes. Thank You! Wow…really, thank you! 💖❤️
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You are an inspiration. A.
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Thank You for your comment. Thats Wonderful. Thanks for reaching out!
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I’m sleepy now, so thanks for that great ending. I met you on Jason Cushman’s site where you indicated you like to meet new bloggers, so here I am.
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Thank You my friend! 💖❤️💜
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Do you know how powerful this excerpt is? Thank you for sharing the hard truths of your story. Thank you for facing them…for continuing to face them. Your example of courage still shakes me to the core. I love you friend!
Shelley
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