Miracle Story
Before my lupus diagnosis, I struggled immensely. Years of caring for my family of seven children—four chosen and three biologicals—had taken a toll on me. My second biological child had to be suctioned out during delivery because I was too exhausted to push. The stress of discovering my eldest chosen child had been sexually assaulted […]
Summary
If you loved me, held me closely, That would reassure, comfort me. When I lay down to sleep I hug my body, to be held. It’s not wrong for me to love myself, To soothe my hurts, care for my wounds. And transform, appearing undamaged. I long for a day of measure when equality rules, […]