Tag Archives: divorce

A (Lack) of Loneliness

Posted on 7/20/2016 by alianora

Years ago, I was on a retreat with other high school kids from my church. We had a tradition of climbing to the top of the mountain to see the sunrise one morning, which necessitated waking up at a painfully … Continue reading →

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With My Mouth Closed

Posted on 8/23/2015 by alianora

I’m struggling to even know what to post here lately. It wouldn’t be so complicated if he didn’t read the spiral sometimes. If he hadn’t lashed out in a comment still sitting in the moderation queue. But he does, and … Continue reading →

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Hope and Bravery and Beginning Again

Posted on 7/16/2015 by alianora

Once upon a time, when we were newly arrived in North Carolina by way of two years in Alaska, I was frustrated and stressed and we were out of money. See, when we left Alaska, I resolved to myself that … Continue reading →

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