Author: aprilkoliver

Grief

Throughout my life, I have experienced good and bad grief. At times, the lines became blurred as to which was bad or good, due to the way it made me feel. I was seven years old when my mother took me to a wake. I stood by the casket and looked at a woman I […]

Transformation

When everything is calm, we feel comfortable. Then things begin to change, discomfort sets in, and we become uneasy and frustrated. Healing requires identifying the problem, uncovering its root cause, and developing the ability to work through it. This process prepares us for the transformation necessary for growth.

Thou Shall Not

Thou shall not look at me And think I am not to be What I am supposed to be Thall shall not tarnish my name Because you want the fame Thou shall not hear the positive And you throw the negative Thou shall not ruin others’ lives And believe you will thrive Thou Shall Not, […]

Confront Challenges

I remember when challenges came my way, I was unable to run and had to face them. For years, I attempted to deal with my issues and thought I was coping. I believed the outcome would change, but it stayed the same. After becoming sick and tired, I decided to seek professional help for my […]

Smile Again

I used to look at my baby pictures and wonder, “Where is that girl and where did her smile go?” I learned how to repress things that had occurred and move on. I might bring them up here and there, but I did not truly deal with them. Each situation I moved on from became […]