Dear Woman, Yesterday, squeals of joy and laughter brought a shadow to your smile and pain snuck into the corners of your eyes. You did your best to be supportive without giving away your inner hurt. The women around you were oblivious, absorbed in their own happiness and excitement, they were not witness to your … Continue reading You Deserve More Than False Love
During many dark nights of my soul so far this year, I found myself staring into the abyss. I have peered in before, never lingering long, passing curiosity and fear of damnation moving me onward swiftly, before gravity could pull me in. This time, I sat down on the rim of the well of darkness, … Continue reading Dark Night of the Soul and the Light Within
A few weeks ago, I clung to the back of a very large mare, in the fetal position, close to tears, begging her not to explode beneath me. Her entire body shook as she screamed for her companion who was at that moment, out of sight. This 1600 lb horse was vibrating with nervous energy, … Continue reading Getting Back in the Saddle – A Personal Gestalt Experience
Amanda Soper 