Tag: personal growth

Upside Down

On By Kim HilesIn Heal, Poetry, ReflectionLeave a comment

I accept I'm not feeling peaceI accept my sadness with regard to lossI accept I'm scared about the futureI accept all the various unknownsI accept health anxietyI accept massive change My life feels upside downI recognize none of itI feel differentUncomfortable in my skinThe familiar has goneLeaving in it's wakeSomething foreign It reminds me of …

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Perseverance to Inner Growth

On By Kim HilesIn Decisions, Inspiration, Reflection, sobrietyLeave a comment

What are you most proud of in your life? In 1994, after another crisis was brought on by drinking, I made the decision to quit one day (or one minute) at a time. I acknowledged my need for support and continued to actively participate. I walked through depression, anxiety and faced my demons. I learned …

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