Tag Archives: survival

Super sensitive heart.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Carolyn Riker

For so long I thought I was super odd for being extra sensitive. I tried for years, out of survival, to stuff that heart of mine away. I walked around guarded and angry and I sought ways to remove it … Continue reading →

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She is brave.

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Carolyn Riker

“I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught.” ~ Georgia O’Keeffe Critical and demanding the voices kept her frozen — pinned like a deceased butterfly in a glass cage. “You are not brave”, screamed the … Continue reading →

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Survival: She disappeared to stay near.

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Carolyn Riker

The slight metallic click of the key locked her thoughts. The door opened and birds flew out. Intimating darkness came in. She scurried to hide the reams of feelings. Thunderous words of disapproval and scorching reprimands: “Why is this or … Continue reading →

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