Tag Archives: domestic violence

Milestones

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

  I don’t imagine it is too uncommon to be painfully aware of someone’s absense when life events happen.  I know since my children were born, I have a bittersweet melancholy every so often thinking about how my dad would have … Continue reading →

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Masquerade

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

I am an observer. I watch people. As an engaging conversationalist I hide it well, this tendency to take in everyone around me. I am looking though, as I interact with you. Ever curious. Wondering. Hoping to discern something from … Continue reading →

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Letters, Lives, Shared

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

There are still many days when I question why I am writing this blog, and why I should proceed with my book. I really struggle because as I’ve shared many times, I would like to see it all go away, … Continue reading →

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Love, Valentines, Gifts

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

On this day, many Valentine’s Days after he asked me to marry him, I ponder love. I think of his final profession of a love so deep he said it was impossible to live without me. Even now I still wonder how … Continue reading →

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View from the chair

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

“The heart dies a slow death, shedding each hope like leaves. Until one day there are none.” Do you wonder why?  Why does she stay?  I will tell you what I know. Surely you too have loved someone. Have trusted. … Continue reading →

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