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Broken Counselor

When a counselor breaks down during a session.

By Jason Ray Morton Published 2 years ago 1 min read
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Your promise of help fails,

When the story of why breaks you,

Your tears open my sails.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Jason Ray Morton

Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.

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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago

    Perhaps the counselor was at their wit's end & believed this might work with you?

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Authentic and real!!!

  • Diani Alvarenga2 years ago

    Wow

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    I felt this deeply. Thank you!

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    This is raw and real...

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