Coping Mechanisms

Inherited or 

Developed 

Disruptive or 

Destructive 

Whatever your way 

Of getting through the day 

Know you're not alone 

Know that it's okay

For the beast is strong 

But you are too 

You have more strength 

Than you think you do
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Magnet Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM
Encouraging words to see us through the day, we all need it sometimes
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Ditto on what my friend Maureen says (pigeon tart) Well done!
Lattimore Avatar
May 18, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Thank you Andrea!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 15, 2020 at 8:52 PM
So well expressed. Wonderful penning. ~mo
Lattimore Avatar
May 18, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Thank you for the encouraging words!
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