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Superior-and-Heartless-05.12.2026
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Superior and Heartless

“Poor people don’t deserve snacks.” Recently this came across my social media feeds in a post shared by friend. I read through the entire post three times before sitting back taking some deep breaths and trying to find grace for the author through the mist of my absolute frustration.

May 14, 2026 · Stephanie Tobola

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easy_villian

April 21, 2026

Easy Villain

Painting you black was such an easy thing to do. Compassion and grace were applied to everyone but you because the backstory of a villain is rarely pursued. But here in the cold cloak of grief, I wonder about the world from your point of view.

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evolution

April 16, 2026

Evolution

A constant throbbing ache. Memories and history live in my skin. Fear grips and my body respond in ways I don’t always understand. Anxiety, fight or flight, I never feel safe. Hypervigilance is exhausting. I am drifting in open seas surrounded by yachts, but no one is rescuing me.

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Fragile-Love-4.09.2026

April 9, 2026

Fragile Love

Hold your tongue. Swallow your feelings. Bend your beliefs to those around you. Be polite. Be kind. Let them say whatever they want. Speaking up is rude. Keep your cool. Let them label you, but don’t you dare do the same.

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Seafoam-4.07.2026

April 7, 2026

Sea Foam

I have always known this part of you existed. Now and then your mask will slip and that’s when I glimpse it. A haunting darkness floating just beneath your glittering surface. Untamed. Held down with scotch tape, just barely restrained.

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Crazy-Lady-12.04.2025

December 4, 2025

Crazy Lady

God always brings you opportunities to practice our fruits. Man, o man I fell short of God’s glory the other day. I was not the example of patience, kindness, or self-control that we as Christian’s are called to be.

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