lost, then found

I hear dead people. I heard them call my name when no one was there. Then I stopped drinking. The dead don’t talk so much these days. Score one for auditory alcoholic hallucinations.
But I can look in a baby’s eyes and know if this is his/her first time around or s/he’s been here before. Score [...]

mazed and confused

I’m chasing my dreams full speed until I run smack into a solid wall.
I feel like I’ve been here before.
I have.
I envy those kids who knew what they wanted in high school and had a straight path. That hasn’t been my story.
Let’s not even talk about the lost years, they’re called the lost years for [...]

tale of two [jodi/jody]s

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I love to talk, but I crave silence. The American Sign Language introductory workshop seemed like a perfect blend. It’s a beautiful language, ballet for your hands.
I got there compulsively early as usual, and at 6pm I made my way to the classroom for a 6:45 workshop. Another girl got there at the same time, [...]