Tag Archives: ACA

Smoke Fills the Air ~ 2

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Suzanne

Smoke follows beauty That’s what you would say as the Smoke filled my lungs and clouded my brain. I was only a child wishing for fresh air to fill my days instead of living in a Perpetual Haze. I did … Continue reading →

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Turbulence

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Suzanne

Turbulence is instability, unsteadiness or disorder. yourdictionary.com Turbulence -state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder thefreedictionary.com Today I turned in the final rough draft paperwork.  My lawyer is a very cool lady.  We talked, we laughed.  She told … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Suzanne

Today I walk in the world as a woman, Not as a child. Today I am free. Copyright 2015  Suzanne Norton

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Compassion

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Suzanne

Giving myself permission to not be perfect.

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What’s it all About?

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Suzanne

Who am I and what am I doing here?  I’m spending too much time in my apartment.  Spending too much time makes me distance myself from the outside world, feel isolated, alone.  I’ve been thinking about going back to school.  … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About It

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Suzanne

Alcoholism and domestic abuse are epidemics in this country (the U.S.).   And I’m taking it personally. Both are affecting my family.  For how many generations, I’m not sure.  This week I am learning that there is an imminent situation … Continue reading →

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“Hi. How are you?”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Suzanne

Do people really want to know the answer to that question?  Or do they just want me to smile and say… “Fine”? I was taught to be polite after all.  I was taught, albeit indirectly, that it’s rude to share … Continue reading →

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Your Beautiful When You Cry

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Suzanne

“You’re beautiful when you cry.” Annie said these words to me. “Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” Words spoken by my father during my childhood. As a child up into my 40s (until I found Annie) … Continue reading →

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