6 Months

It has been 6 months… wow. Has it really been that long? And breathe, Syd. You can do this. Its been 6 months since I have allowed myself to freely write what is on my heart. 6 months of being quiet. 6 months of allowing my inner demons to clothe me in darkness. 6 months…

Chronic Pain

This one’s a hard to write… just beginning to type brings tears to my eyes. A wise person once told me, when this happens, “pause and breathe.” I constantly need to remind myself to do that. So, instead of jumping right in, let’s start there: Breathe. I live in chronic pain. Everyday, the pain is…

The Valve

Valve: any device controlling the flow of a substance through a pipe or passageway. To say the least, this week has been down right crappy. It is as simple as that. Everything has felt 10 times harder than it usually does. I have been pulled in many different directions and multiple people needing my attention….

Stay strong and live with hope

As I sit here staring at what I have created, I am reminding myself that it is okay. It is okay to be where I am at and not know all of the answers. It is okay to just be. I have been away for quite a few months… quiet, lost, and afraid; but I…