Author: Mandy Schreiber
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I Was Never Meant to be Tamed
I was not made to be less than In a world where less than is celebrated Less weight Less inches Less personality I was not designed to be cut away In a world where cutting away is the norm Words cut Punishment cuts Fitting into boxes cuts I was never meant to be tamed I… Read more
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Skin Lines
Creases and scars Map my skin Every line Tells a story Short novellas of sharp pain Epic sagas etched over years Uniquely mine I have lived each line Experienced each tale A rich history written on my skin Read more
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What I Saw
They saw a little girl with scattered thoughts and called her flighty I saw an open mind They saw disorganization and called her messy I saw a different way of sorting They saw quietness and called her shy I saw a little girl out of her habitat They saw strangeness and called her “other” I… Read more
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Flipping Pages
Turning to the next page Over and over again What will I find when I turn it over? What lies hidden on these unexplored pages? *** Waiting to be discovered What’s already written Treasures for catching sit there Not even trying to hide *** They lie in my path Wanting to be found Waiting to… Read more
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Blank Lines
Open possibilities Waiting to be written Within the blankness lies masterpieces little ditties mournful sagas irrefutable facts All wait there Whispering Dreaming Dancing in the in between Both existing and not existing Both written and not written Read more
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If Wishes Were Prayers, I would Save the World
I wish life was easier. I wish things didn’t hurt so easily. I wish I knew how to exist in a world not designed for me. I wish I had listened to myself instead of valuing the opinions of others. I wish I had loved myself sooner. I wish I had done things my way.… Read more
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I Know I’m Healing, But My Trauma Still Makes Me Cry
I wrote the following words last August, when I was finally brave enough to face my fear and look at my trauma head on. It took an entire day for the words to pour out of me. I couldn’t keep them inside me anymore. I have not gone back and read them since, so this… Read more
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It Took Listening To My Fear To Overcome Panic Attacks
It’s okay to feel afraid. Fear is a natural human emotion, and there are no “bad” emotions. When you feel fear, allow it to flow through you and release it. If you try to push it away, it will keep crying out until it’s acknowledged. That’s what happened when I was having panic attacks this… Read more
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We Need Joy Just As Much As We Need Love
Let’s have some fun, shall we? Once a month, find a small inexpensive and easy way to have fun and share it with someone. This could be going on a mural walk or drive to see your city’s street art. Trying out a new coffee shop or park. Bake something you’ve never made before and… Read more
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Find Things That Make You Laugh Every Day
I take humor very seriously. There is a reason that laughter is considered medicine. It buoys our spirits. It gives us energy to keep going when days are tough. And days certainly look tough right now. The temptation is strong to let yourself be overwhelmed by everything that’s happening in the world. People are hurting.… Read more