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Singleness

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Lisette d. Johnson

As I sort through my overfull closet for something cool and summery to greet the sudden heat, I laugh at the metaphor that I have no room for a man in my life since I have no room in my … Continue reading →

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The Man Plan

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Lisette d. Johnson

After withdrawing these last twelve months to process residual trauma, navigate yet more loss in our family, and focus on helping my children work towards emotional stability, I have begun to reengage socially, dating. More settled I feel ready to … Continue reading →

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On loneliness

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Lisette d. Johnson

Loneliness was a huge underlying theme in my marriage.  Framed by hopelessness, and the withdrawal of emotional intimacy out of necessity to survive, it was a constant dull ache of existence from which there seemed, like the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Hesperus

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

I have been writing well over a year now. Finally there are periods of the day where it does not consume me. Nights, however, nights continue to be dark. I cannot escape from my dreams, creeping in, stealing the peacefulness … Continue reading →

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Fishing

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

As I contemplated leaving, I remember thinking about my life post marriage entirely alone. I was so afraid of ending up with the same person, making the same mistake over, not trusting myself to know the difference. I think it … Continue reading →

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