I like to joke that I’m an optimist, masking as a realist, masking as a pessimist, but honestly, I am just a plain old optimistic person. I genuinely believe that no matter the situation it will work out exactly how it should. However, being an optimist does not mean I am always happy. I can,…
“Lady Terra! Lady Terra!” shouted Millie as she ran up to her. “Look what Momma just gave me.” She extended her hands displaying the potted plant she clutched between them. Her eyes shined as she smiled up at Lady Terra. “It’s my very first plant. Momma said it was all my responsibility.” “Wow, that is…
“What do you want?” he asks. My heartbeat quickens, and I begin fidgeting with my fingers. I swallow, trying to get moisture back into my mouth. “I don’t know. Is there something you want?” I replied. “That’s not how this works. I asked you first,” he said. Back and forth we go until the conversation…
I placed the plate of eggs and bacon in front of my husband before yelling, “Jim! Katie! Hurry up you’re going to miss your bus.” I turned back to the sink and inhaled slowly, my back tensing as I face the pile of dirty dishes. The tepid water lapped against my wrists as I swirled…
It’s always there with me. It protects me while simultaneously destroying me. I know everyone sees it, even if they are too polite to mention it. I see it too with every glance in the mirror. This elephant in the room plagues me night and day. It sits on me, slowly crushing my body and…