Find Hope

Dig that hole, it takes you

It is dark down here 

Fear begets fear

Look down and away

Can't see the forest for the trees

Moss grows heavy, echoes die

Hard ground

Can't stay warm

Where does it end

Horrible news today, a sad reminder that darkness is never far from any of us. A vibrant and beautiful soul of a girl that used to work for me a few years back succumbed to her mental illness. I was shocked, as I am sure many of her tribe would have been to find this out; one of those people you would never have guessed to be in a battle with the demons inside. A quiet prayer for her family and friends, for strength, grace and some form of peace when the time comes for that part of the grieving journey. 

Thoughts for those amongst us dealing with a scourge as prevalent as cancer but without the same kind of support, resources and understanding. Too often mental illness is shunted aside because of shame or failure to understand that this is quite simply an illness. An illness that robs a person of their ability to see their worth and beauty as others do. An illness that creates dark corners that are hard to get out of. An illness that, because of fear and shame, often gets hidden behind a smile, behind being busy, behind...behind.

I'm at a loss for words but I have to say that talking can help. That shining a light on the darkness can help. It will take time and it may seem insurmountable but we can always move forward to a place of safety and light. Find hope.

Awaken

Horizon is nigh 

Hope begets hope

I'm always here if you need to talk or just to listen.

D

Photo courtesy of my good friend Margo