I am one of 20.9 million Americans living with a mood disorder. In both my personal and professional experience, this can be a very challenging time of year for those who struggle with serious mental illness. For November, I will be using the titles of memoirs and novels that explore life with mental illness for my … Continue reading Announcing November’s An Unquiet Mind Prompt Challenge
Christine Ray In a room so still and silent That it hurts Stark white walls Razor sharp edges Etch my soul Draw blood That drips slowly soundlessly From my mouth I am trapped Like a fly in amber Time stands still The air is thick Holds me motionless In this prison cell I feel vibration … Continue reading A Room So Still and Quiet It Hurts: A Collaboration of Warriors
Christine Ray In a room so still and silent That it hurts Stark white walls Razor sharp edges Etch my soul Draw blood That drips slowly soundlessly From my mouth I am trapped Like a fly in amber Time stands still The air is thick Holds me motionless In this prison cell I feel vibration … Continue reading A Room So Still and Quiet It Hurts: A Collaboration of Warriors
One of my favorite things about sharing my writing publicly has been the community of writers I have discovered on-line. I would like to share two of my favorite writing resources with you. GO DOG GO CAFÉ It’s a very friendly place filled with warm, talented and inspiring people. The Go Dog Go Café is … Continue reading Resources for Writers: Go Dog Go Cafe and Eyes + Plus Words Writers Group
holding my heart like a wounded dove in my palm it flutters delicate wings that tickle fingertips when you reach out to gently stroke it reading the story in my eyes you support my shaking hand with yours we hold it together and both dove and I sigh © 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights … Continue reading When Doves Cry
I am reposting this piece in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. We must raise our voices and speak truth about the insidiousness of depression. We dedicate this to everyone who has ever felt hopeless and helpless. You are not alone. It does get better. National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) Christine Ray In a … Continue reading A Room So Still and Quiet It Hurts: A Collaboration of Warriors
Brave & Reckless 