Category Archives: Fear

Making Rape Less Unspeakable

Perhaps too much time alone is too much time alone. WARNING: I offer a warning to whoever may be triggered by, judgemental of, or find too much information in my authenticity. Please do not read this entry. Again I am … Continue reading

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Puzzle Finisher

I sit before my puzzle again today, all the easy pieces set in place. I look into the eyes of the little girl who has removed her mask, and all the emptiness surrounding her. She is relying on me to … Continue reading

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Almost Broken

I have had a long absence because I was delivered a big shock that brought my functioning and motivation very low. Our family survived the office burglary and the hundreds of hours of work it took to recover our business. … Continue reading

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STD Testing Complete

Today I had my final testing for all STD’s that could still be laying low from the rape. As if it is not bad enough to be examined there again, the doctor informed me that my insurance company balked at … Continue reading

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The Ax Forgets, The Tree Remembers

The house next door to me has been vacant since April of last year. While occupied it had a somewhat dilapidated enclosure around the carport. The enclosure included  two large swinging gates on the front which never hung straight. The man who … Continue reading

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