Author: Sephira

Born and raised primarily in Northern Virginia, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2006. Married for over 20 years, my husband and I have two boys and a gaggle of cats. For me, writing is a great stress reliever. I can let my mind wander and let my emotions run free in a way that is generally not possible in my normal everyday life. My writings run the gamut in terms of style and genre – for instance my first novel is a historical romance set in the Civil War, but some of the other things I have in the works are fantasy or thrillers, among other things. It probably goes without saying, but my poetry is somewhat eclectic in nature, and again while some may feel the need to stick with a particular form, I tend to write just whatever comes to mind. Let the winds of inspiration lead me on… I’m always interested in comments and feedback. So please feel free to share your thoughts with me!
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nathanialroyale:

When there is no time for anger.

When there is no time for hate.

When there is only time to move forward,

And take the fate that we have been woven,

I hail Sigyn.

Strongest of women.

Wisest of Sufferers.

Martyr without wounds.

Yours is a calm unmarred by death,

Yours is a serenity unblemished by pain,

Yours is a will unsundered by burdens

I hail Sigyn,

Teacher of patience.

Scholar of will.

Matron of focus.

Lady of Temperance,

Allow me to learn your ways

As I pass through the strife in my life.

May it be that no person can move me,

Lest I move myself.

Hail Sigyn!

– Harrison K. Hall

Holiday Gatherings With Family: Tips for Holiday Stress and Anxiety

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For many, the biggest source of holiday stress is family – the family dinner, the obligations, and the burden of family tradition. WebMD offers tips on ways to prepare yourself and cope better with family obligations and holidays this season.

Holiday Gatherings With Family: Tips for Holiday Stress and Anxiety

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davestriderinthighhighs:

Let me tell you, if you are ever with a person who has anxiety, and they ask you to order their food for them, or stand next to them when they buy something, or reassure them countless times exactly the time and place where you will be meeting them at, DO NOT ROLL YOUR EYES, DO NOT SIGH IN EXASPERATION, AND DO NOT TELL THEM TO STOP BEING SO SILLY. Sometimes its hard to do simple things like that, and when people help us out, it means the world to us.

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ohpussykitty:

mondaynightswithcupsofcoffee:

This is a sculpture project I recently finished. The assignment was called shelter, so I decided to show how I felt in mine. I took over 1000 pill bottles and relabeled them to say things people have said to me to cause me to take these pills. I wanted people to realize what bullying does to people. Let me know what you guys think.

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