It's a personal experience, made better by finding similarities

The long way

Of releasing pain,

Not being able to fully communicate my needs, loss, sorrow for others witnessing me,

Defensiveness to protect myself from harm

It starts with words heard, read, interpreted, whether it was for harm or not

Enveloped in a squirming, writhing internal body

It was better to d i s t a n c e myself from the force of exclusion and negativity

Living in an endless salt lake with decaying life forms scattered amongst barren landscapes, waiting for moisture

Searching for symbols within a day, gifted from life, death and beyond

The enormity of loss and the newness of growth humbles me time and time again

Making my way down the long road of recovery

Nina