Tuesday, May 6, 2008

the reality of being a survivor

1. When did you realize you were wounded?

I woke up; there was a sense of loss. The wound was intuitive and cognitive, suspected and known, esoteric and tangible, burning and numb.

2. Did you feel alone due to this wound?

No, the wound was there. Being alone was just part of the landscape.
A solitude of weariness hovered like smoke above a campfire on a muggy evening.

3. Is it important to explain this wound to someone?

Yes it is important to share wounds, difficulties, struggles with someone.
And also highly important is being aware that it can and does happen to each of us.
Unique and discreet moments when our humanity displays its vulnerable side are common to all persons.

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Shadow said...

insightful. and true.

leave it be and it broods and festers and eventually poisons the whole being...