In this scene, Karen learns more about the roots of Sandy’s bitterness. Abandoned by her father, criticized by a respected teacher, and without the spiritual strength to keep her balance, she hides her broken heart behind arrogance. (Picture is of…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 29: Before the First Argument, Scene 1
In this scene, Tammy confesses her darkest feelings about herself, and Karen draws on her spiritual wisdom to reassure her. If you enjoy my writing, please like and share. (Image attribution: Solarence, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 1:…
Committing to Yourself
Committing to yourself is hard. People misunderstand and think it means being selfish. It doesn’t. In this post, I will show you the benefits of committing to yourself while finding a healthy balance between self-care and caring for others. These…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 28, Scene 4: Mobility
In this scene, we get into the family dynamics between Tammy and her sister. Tammy has a new electric wheelchair and loves the mobility it gives her. Her sister resents everything about Tammy, even Tammy’s efforts to become more independent.…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 28, Scene 3: Like Audrey Hepburn, but Sparklier and Meaner
In this scene, the “Outer Limits” theme continues… (ominous laughter echoing in my mind) Scene 3: Like Audrey Hepburn, but Sparklier and Meaner Karen raced ahead to the porch and waited by the white front door. Just as Mama caught…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 28, Scene 2: Like a Living Monet
In this scene, Karen and Mama arrive at Tammy’s beautiful home. Everything looks perfect from the outside, but Karen’s intuition tells her it is anything but wonderful inside. The Healing Horse, Ch. 28, Scene 2: Like a Living Monet The…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 28: Visiting Tammy, Scene 1: Roses and Outer Limits
This scene foreshadows the rest of the chapter, which explores some themes of being disabled, raising a disabled child, and avoiding overwhelm. As Mama says, we all have our limits, and our Outer Limits. If you enjoy my writing, please…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 10: Horseshoes Don’t Have Shoelaces
This is the last scene of Chapter 27, and a happy one. But stay tuned for some serious drama coming in Chapter 28, as Karen sees how badly family dynamics can go… If you enjoy my writing, please like and…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 9: Cheers for Karen
On the bus home after her school report, Karen gets a happy surprise as the other kids cheer her. If you enjoy my writing, please like and share. Scene 9: Cheers for Karen The kids on the bus home from…
Tying is Trying
How many times have you tied your shoelaces? How many times have you looped your ears and pulled the strings through? How many times were they too loose? And how many times did you pull those ears tight enough so…