Analise Dionn
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This life began with trauma. Now married, with 2 adult children and raising a grandchild with FASD/PTSD/ADHD. Navigating this very personal journey of healing with ADHD, thriving after a lifetime of abuse... all through the grace of God.
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Carnival Stow Away
It was August 26th, 1990. The stifling heat and wicked stench of body odor woke me, with a choking gag, from the soundest sleep I'd had in ages, maybe ever. It took me a few minutes of taking in the dark surroundings to remember where I was, what I'd done. Instantly, I was gripped with shock... disbelief and fear. Yet in the same breathe there was an exhilaration that was undeniable, albeit tainted by guilt.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Confessions
I am a Proud WAHM (Work At Home Mom)
***Please note this piece was originally written a few years ago. Before Covid, when most families had at least one person working a 'normal' job and it wasn't quite so hard to find a job. Before the cost of living skyrocketed. Before people started getting fired for refusing to be vaccinated.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Journal
Thor - Our Guardian at The Gate
Unless you're a farmer, you likely don't recognize the value of a really good farm dog. You probably haven't even considered what a farmer needs in a dog. Most families just look for a hound that is going to fit into their lifestyle, be a loyal companion, at the very least, alert them to, and at best, protect them from intruders.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Petlife
Random Ramblings - Part One
Welcome to the ramblings of my 'squirrel brain'. I wish there was some way that I could manage to control at least the speed at which the thoughts swirl around in my head. Managing to actually process those thoughts would be an added bonus. The older I get, the harder it all becomes. It seems there's always more being thrown into the mix and I just can't keep up anymore.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Psyche
Unexpected Lessons From Grandma's Kitchen
Sometimes the simplest of things can flood the mind with memories and painful, complicated emotions. It's usually tied to one of our senses, a song, the smell of a certain flower or the taste of a particular food. It's incredibly overwhelming when your emotions are already fragile, with those memories riding dangerously close to the surface, threatening to break you.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Fiction
Sky Dance
She was always on the run. Nervous energy coursed through her veins. Fear constantly hummed in her brain. She was never certain if she should be running forward or looking over her shoulder. The one thing she did know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is that she would never be good enough, she was too weak. She'd been told enough times, by too many people, didn't matter what it was, she'd never be able to do it. She was small and weak and alone.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Humans
