Poison Orchids

by Sarah A. Denzil

although we can't change the past, we can learn to lessen the pain. Often the best way is simply to tell others what happened. Little by little, the raw parts begin to heal.”

absence made the heart sentimental.

It wasn't the place that was bad—it was my father.

Sometimes, pretending was easier. Reality was just someone’s perception anyway.

Forgiveness isn’t coming easily. Life is too short to hold onto negative feelings, but at the same time, forgiveness isn’t a quick fix.