Abusive people are very good at this...

Dec 29, 2021

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My phone rings again. He is consistently able to remember that I’m someone always willing to help him. I try. Even in the best circumstances, our systems of care are difficult to navigate. Surely, at th…

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Abusive people are very good at this... they can sniff out a grain of compassion and milk you for it.

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I’m an artistic writer who loves to use pen, paper, clay and computer to support self and societal health, empowering thru the light of truthtelling stories.

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