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Dissociated Thoughts

by LeJenD'

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing.Com · #2251487

Guided by prompts from WDC blogging challenges... and of course, life

HI! I'm Jenn - and I'm all over the place (well, at least my mind is). In this blog, I have attempted to gather my thoughts on things prompted/inspired by WDC blogging challenges from "Journalistic Intentions"

, "The Soundtrack of Your Life"

, "Blogging Circle of Friends "

, "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS"

and, well, LIFE.

Signature for those who are nominated for a Quill Award in 2021

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NaNotatoGo!

Jun 3, 2024 at 4:12pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Wow! That sounds super stressful. I hope the rest of June goes better for you.

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🌕 HuntersMoon

Jun 3, 2024 at 2:36pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Nothing to worry about... It was just the ghost of Jerry Lee Lewis passing by.

Glad you're OK.

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LeJenD'

Jun 3, 2024 at 2:07pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

That's the truth! I always seem to find ways of putting myself right where there is possibility of exactly that, but somehow usually manage to stay safe and unharmed. Someone greater than me is looking out for me, of that I am certain.

Cubby

Jun 3, 2024 at 1:58pm
In response to "One Weird Weekend"

Oh, my!!! Thank goodness you weren't hurt!

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Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo?

Mar 20, 2024 at 2:56pm
In response to "Getting Through Today"

I'm so sorry things are so hard.

Elycia Lee ☮

Mar 15, 2024 at 6:09am
In response to "Grieving"

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👼intuey

Jul 25, 2023 at 1:51pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

Hey, My heart goes out to you. I can relate. I'm Bipolar also. They diagnosed me as manic-depressive years ago, but it still took years for a diagnosis. I'm doing much better these days, but still have my highs and lows. The combination of Lexapro and Abilify has been the greatest help. I've tried a lot of different medication combos, and I have to say that just adding Abilify has helped me greatly!

My furbabies are everything to me. They're always near. I have two terrier-mix little girls. I wouldn't even want to think of what life would be like without them. They may be dogs, but they're good for hugs, cuddling, and talking to. They've been with me through thick and thin.

You're so right, they are definitely perceptive. They know when you need extra attention, and they know when to keep an eye out for you. They are definitely a blessing from God.

If you ever need to talk or just rant, feel free to write me.

I hope you're feeling better.

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LeJenD'

Jun 29, 2023 at 7:15pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

Thanks for reading and understanding, it means a lot. And I agree, my fur-boys are definitely gifts from God too!

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 29, 2023 at 7:01pm
In response to "What Goes Up Must Come Down"

LeJenD, you're not by yourself. I've battled depression in cycles throughout my life so far. I think in some ways, it's hereditary. As an adult, I have become convinced, that my Mom had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. When she was feeling "good," she'd take my brother and me to "the big town" to play all day. When she was feeling "bad," I had my hands full counseling her for hours. Who knew that wasn't a teenager's job?

Poetry has become such a balm for my soul. The depression is still there, but it seems to bring some level of relief when I put my feelings down in a poem. Amazingly enough, some of my best poetry has been written when I was depressed. The Lord has graciously given me the gift of poetry.

BTW, dogs are quite perceptive animals. Mine is lying on the floor near me as I write. I think she's a gift from God, too.

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April 13, 2022 at 11:51am

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BCOF 3343 - Poetry & Politics

Day 3343: April 13, 2022 - Prompt: Political: For national poetry month, pick one of these quotes to inspire your blog entry.

“Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.”
June Jordan

Yes, poetry is a platform where you are able to state your opinion about the affairs of the world, but it is more than that. And everyone's truth is going to be different, as their experiences within the world are different.
But does that make poetry a political act?
Since when did being honest become political?
Telling the truth has been around much longer than politics. It is just the right thing to do. Although, in today's clime I see less and less emphasis put on honesty than in someone's personal opinions about a subject. Somewhere along the way, many have forgotten that everyone's truth is different. They are no longer open to the idea that there can be more than one "truth" about the same instance.
Does an object look the same from all sides and angles? Most often not. The same is true for experience and truth. They are both as we personally perceive them. With all of that being said, many poets do not go near the political circus ring, preferring instead to keep their poetic works over matters of the heart, faith, or their personal experiences.
They might differ from the norm, but this does not make them political.

But that's just the reality as I see it...

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