When my husband and I decided to become parents, we thought we would be exceptional ones. While I was never a person who was particularly fond of children, I knew I would become a mom one day and had no doubt that I would do a tremendous job. My trust in my ability to parent… Continue reading Failing the Ones We Love the Most
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“Diving Into the Wreck” ~ Adrienne Rich
I have many gifts. One of my personal favorites is my ability to complicate things that should be straightforward. Over the past few months, I have been collecting material (“content?”) that I thought I might post on this blog. The title of my blog came easily. Daughter of Circe. Circe is most associated with the… Continue reading “Diving Into the Wreck” ~ Adrienne Rich
Our Prufrock Crisis
What Feels Like Bipolar on an Ordinary Day
Today is a day when I know that I need to write. The Hard Stuff. The Ugly Shit. Thus, today I know writing is dangerous because, if I say all the things I am needing to say – and should say – out of my respect for honesty – I could blow everything up. What… Continue reading What Feels Like Bipolar on an Ordinary Day