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Role Reversal
The nurse came out the waiting room said, “Jasmine, your husband is ready for you.” I followed her footsteps and asked, “How is he doing?” “He is OK. Resting.” I opened the curtain to see him. His face was pale, … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery, Relationships
Tagged devastated, infant loss, relationship, reversal, shocked
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Dancing Bosom
There is no place on this planet like summer days at farmers’ market: As the sun kisses tanned faces, we take a bite into earth’s wholesomeness — It is heavenly! A voice calling me behind, “Jasmine!” I turn around and am … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery, Relationships
Tagged friend, hurt, infant loss, Recovery, relationship
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Invasion
Scrub, scrub, scrub I better get this house sparkling clean, The in-laws are coming; Scrub, scrub, scrub I will like their cooking and laugh at their jokes, Just do not ask me about their grandson; Scrub, scrub, scrub I will … Continue reading
Exploded Like A Firecracker
It was a peaceful Saturday morning, waiting for Joo preparing brunch. He had his favorite family show on, while he was cooking and taking his sweet time. That is the thing he does, cooking and watching TV, multitasking. Occasionally he … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery, Relationships
Tagged anger, baby, firecracker, marriage, Recovery, relationship
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Where is Mrs. Pauley?
Mrs. Pauley, my neighbor, had bad knees and I became her dog walker. It was my favorite pass time and Rocky, the black lab, was my buddy. Every time I came by the house, he greeted me with his licks … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Uncategorized, Writing 101
Tagged family, neighbor, relationship, writing 101
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From Waist Up or Waist Down?
She cannot hide her happiness and is on and one about her pregnancy and newborn coming in few weeks. I listen numbingly through it. My face calm and emotionless but my heart and brain takes the center stage. “I cannot … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery, Relationships, Writing 101
Tagged brain, heart, humor, Recovery, relationship, writing 101
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