The Aching Unknown

 

The Aching Unknown
By: Annette Camp
May 30, 2022

This aching period 
of the unknown.
The arrow is cold.
Undeniable, it is there.

Will the wound be deep?
Will it heal with time?

This aching period
of the unknown
is worst than the
heart's painful stab.

Will the wound be deep?
Will it heal with time?

The Breath of Calm

 

The Breath of Calm

By: Annette Camp

May 27, 2023

Close your eyes.

Feel your

breath in

this moment.

Breathe slow

as your belly

expands or your

chest rises.

inhale.

exhale.

repeat.

22,000 times

a day you

are powered

by breathing.

Peace and calm

result if it

is done with

intention.

My Faults. My Flaws.

 

My Faults. My Flaws.

By Annette Camp

May 27, 2023

They are seen as

Unattractive.

I see them as

Human.

They are seen as

Unacceptable.

I see them as

Imperfection.

They are seen as

Defects.

I see them as 

Defaults.

They are seen as

Undesirable.

I see them as 

Opportunities.

They are not deliberate.

They are a part of

The gemstone

Of who I am.

And...

It holds true

Those are not

My only flaws.

In Your Arms

 

In Your Arms
By Annette Camp
May 27, 2023

In your arms,

I rested.

Felt comfort.

Felt home.

In your arms,

I felt an

Easing from

Distress.

In your arms,

I felt a

Release.

A freedom.

In your arms,

I felt hope.

Happiness.

Assurance.

In your arms,

I relaxed

Into who

I am.

In your arms,

Unconditional

Love and

Acceptance.

In your arms,

Something

Special in

My heart.

In your arms,

Not just a

Physical

Connection.

In your arms,

My story began

My hopes 

And dreams.

In your arms,

Safety and

Security.

Magic!

Do I long 

To be in

Those arms

Again?

Yes!!

ABCs of Healing

ABCs of Healing

Advocate - ask for yourself

Body - listen to your body

Compassion - make space for it

Doctors - follow the doctor's orders

Eat - healthy diet is important

Follow up - seek professional help

Gratitude - remain grateful

Hydration - keep up with the fluids

Improving - includes your mental wellness

Journey - know that it will not happen in a day

Kindness - appreciate the kindness of others

Learning - it's ok to not feel ok

Medication - is there to help with the pain

Nurses - help with your physical care

Occupational therapist - provides tips and tools

Persistent - set realistic goals: Don't rush!

Quiet - your mind from anything less than recovery

Rest - relaxing includes sleep

Self Care - those feel good activities (movies, massage, music, meditation, etc.)

Trust - you'll get your strength back

Uphold boundaries - let others know what you need

Value - your support network (family, friends and professionals)

Willingness - to slow down

eXercise - slow progress not the extreme (like walking)

Yourself - give yourself time

Zen - remain in a calm attentiveness