Understanding Trauma:

Understanding Trauma and the Fight or Flight Response Trauma is the result of external events—abuse, violence, accidents, or prolonged distress—and the body’s response can sometimes make individuals feel isolated or powerless. This reinforces the need for effective interventions that prioritize safety, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion alongside faith. When individuals experience trauma, their body’s stress …

The Cry Of Our Children:

  Finding Joy Within And Sharing Love with the World In today’s world, where both children and adults seek validation, financial stability, and the steadfast support of loved ones, the lack of these elements can seem like a void that is difficult to fill. Awareness plays a crucial role in recognizing that the cries of …

What Does Ruth Garnes need to hear right now?

To understand what Ruth Garnes might need to hear right now, we can consider her journey as an artist, her experiences with personal challenges, and her aspirations in what she wishes to develop. Based on the information provided about her life and work, several key themes emerge that could resonate with her current state of …

From Pain to Purpose: A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy”

Journey of Resiliency and Strength “Letting Go: Understanding and Healing Emotional Baggage” https://youtu.be/DUPMquQLnoQ?si=3sYtuxNqtC6tqmrw

UnDoing

A Night of Reflection and Resilience: Reading “UnDoing” in Brooklyn Recently, I had the profound honor of attending a reading in Brooklyn, New York, where I shared a piece of my heart and soul titled “UnDoing.” This piece was published in LampBlack, a community magazine that holds a special place in my heart. LampBlack is …

A Short Story of Healthy Love

A healthy relationship is built on several key elements that foster mutual respect, trust, and happiness. Here are some of the most important ones: 1. **Communication:** Open, honest, and respectful communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. It allows partners to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs without fear of judgment or retaliation. 2. …

To Love and Be Loved

Bob Marley wrote, “Could you be loved then be loved.”  “The Cry Of Our Children,” Ruth Garnes’ poetic anthology, contains questions that bear her deep thoughts on the subject of love. It becomes evident that Ruth sees love of self and love of others as intertwined, as if individuals who don’t have self-love have difficulty …

Messenger of Light

If a ray of hope exist for a burdened life,If you could be the messenger,A carrier of light,Dry the tears of some,Sing songs to delight,Would you? If from a high positionYou could step into a low one,And from that humble positionbe an entirely broken human,Would you? Would you wash dirty, dirt,Lotion crusty smelly feet,clothe a …

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, …