Category Archives: Breaking Point
Breaking Point: #20
I am going to end this Breaking Point series with two stories of grief: beginning in resistance, denial, anger and a final facing of the truth…and ending in Glacier National Park, a place I hold dear. And a reminder that … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #18
I have been busy writing my novel during this Breaking Point series and so I’ve handed over this platform to you brave souls. Though I haven’t been responding to your comments, I’ve read every one and I love how people … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #17
These Breaking Point stories are twin in their theme and have me wondering about the thin line between a “normal” functioning human in society, and what is considered mentally unstable enough for hospitalization. I think we all have times when … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #16
Today’s Breaking Point stories are about endings. They’re about having to let go of “the way things were.” If there’s one thing we can count on…it’s change. Sometimes that’s good news. Sometimes that’s heartbreaking news. We want to cling to … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #15
The robins have come back to our little mountain town in Montana. Every year when I spot the first one, I feel chosen. I feel grateful that we are something to return home to or at least something that isn’t … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #14
Today’s Breaking Point story is one of scope, perspective, reason, seasoned emotions, personal empowerment, grace. I hope it helps people see that what hurts now…can free you. First, here is a lovely poem from a reader that really spoke to … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #13
After reading this hopeful post, the words of the poet Wallace Stevens came to me: Only this evening I saw it again, At the beginning of winter, and I walked and talked Again, and lived and was again, and breathed … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #12
Today we have two teen Breaking Point stories– one of eating disorder and one of depression. Perhaps you can relate personally or as a parent. As I read these entries every morning, I at first feel a resistance to the … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #11
We are rounding the bend toward Spring. Each year at this time, I remember what gratitude is…in tiny things like being able to see the driveway again. The call of the red-winged blackbird in the marsh behind my house that … Continue reading
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Breaking Point: #10
I am hosting an end-of-winter series featuring stories from the trenches of pain. My hope is that in sharing these breaking points, we will feel less alone. Thank you all for your bravery. You are helping the world to heal. … Continue reading
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