Found

Abandoned. Rejected. Seen better days. Counted as trash. Sitting in a Chicago alley, where disowned furniture finds its way to the land fill, was a forest green, diamond patterned,…

Collapsed

“Mama, can I do anything to help?” 

“Thank you…Just get in the van.” I said through clenched teeth as I wrestled a tantrum throwing Finley into her car seat. 

It was…

The Pit

“Is it even worth it?”

“What do you mean?” My consoler asked. 

“Is it worth feeling? I think I was happier before I knew what I was feeling. Is it worth…

Confession

“Matt, I need to tell you something.”

“Ok”

I took a deep breath before I continued. My tears fell unbridled. 

“I have begun to have thoughts about taking my life. And thoughts…

Rewrite Failure

“Why do you feel like a failure?” The question was gentle but direct. 

“I think I believe that Finley’s progress is tied to my performance. So if she does not…