Tag: anxiety
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On Heights and Anxious Thoughts
The kids ran ahead, bundled in their layers, kicking pebbles and letting their voices echo unrestrained into the expanse. We shuffled along behind, calling them to stay in sight, stay close. We knew the cliffs were just around one of these bends. When we arrived at the King and Queens Seat, we grabbed them close.…
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Winter Reflection
The day before my son had a minor operation – some dental work under anesthesia – it rained. I remember because my husband made on ordinary comment about my brother, who had died during my pregnancy with my son, more than 7 years ago. Something about how it would be nice if he were here,…
Mercy in the Madness 