I am nearing a very important operation. I am nervous and excited, but before the process of a hip operation began, before I found out it was the only solution, I mainly felt lost. I was trapped in a pain I could not comprehend, a pain that had burdened my entire life. It was slowly … Continue reading Thank you
Month: July 2017
Calm before the storm
There is a voice inside I can no longer ignore. It whispers into my ear at night, keeping me awake. The voice is soft, the sound brushing across my neck and creeping into my ear, curling around darkened thoughts and tightening until they can no longer breathe. I do not recognise the words. They bleed … Continue reading Calm before the storm
Are you afraid?
I am afraid of spiders. I am afraid of sharks with razor blade teeth and vomit with a foul stench, I am afraid of loud noises that make my heart race and make my body jump, I am afraid of small talk. I am afraid of superstitions that make me question my sanity, and the … Continue reading Are you afraid?
A girl and a walking stick
At the furthest corner of the corridor, a light flickers. It casts shadows over the ground I refuse to acknowledge, yet something catches my eye. I walk on, step closer, my eyes moving through the darkness. There is a figure. I step forwards. The stranger has a face. Their eyes are dull, tainted by an … Continue reading A girl and a walking stick
Morning Routine
As I wake up, I swing my leg over the bed, moving my foot to the floor, ready to tentatively press down on the ground. A feeling I have not felt for some time trickles through me, waking me up. I stop, wondering if this is simply a dream. A coy smile spreads over my … Continue reading Morning Routine
Chronically Catherine 