All I've known
is dysfunction.
I began to bloom
locked in the closet,
hidden under the stairway,
abandoned
in pitch black rooms -
so is it any wonder
if my blossoms grew
inverted?
Hi! I am an artist, author, and blogger who also happens to have Asperger’s Syndrome. I have won several awards and honors for my writings and artwork. I suffer from a few severe mental illness and chronic pain conditions (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, Ehlers Danlos, Degenerative Disc Disease, etc.), which greatly affects my life and makes me want to advocate for others going through similar things. Other interests of mine include reading, writing, drawing, watching cartoons and movies, collecting toys, hanging out with my family, and annoying my 3 cats.
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That doesn’t mean your blossoms are any less beautiful! In fact, their uniqueness to other ‘flowers’ who didn’t grow in the same situation makes them both beautiful AND rare!
Such a beautiful poem, Maranda. Joy does not exist without the contrast of sorrow. The photo you have chosen is a lovely symbol of triumph over adversity! Wonderful post! ❤ Enjoy your weekend!
Maranda Russell 
this is so good I really liked it!
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Aw, thanks Carol Anne! I’m sure you can relate to the emotions and trauma behind it.
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Sure can girl 💖💖
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Inverted blossoms are beautiful!
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Yes, they are ♥
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That doesn’t mean your blossoms are any less beautiful! In fact, their uniqueness to other ‘flowers’ who didn’t grow in the same situation makes them both beautiful AND rare!
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Aw, thank you ♥
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You are all the more special because you faced adversity and came out the winner at the other side.
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Such a beautiful poem, Maranda. Joy does not exist without the contrast of sorrow. The photo you have chosen is a lovely symbol of triumph over adversity! Wonderful post! ❤ Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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Awesome! Maranda, your poem reminds us that we all have experienced something in our lives . . . bringing an inversion of meaning and feeling.
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Aw thank you 🙂 I think you put it perfectly.
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This is really pretty 😌
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Thank you!
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Wonderful and full of meaning!
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💜🤗💜
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Wow. I really get this one. I relate!
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I’m glad ♥
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This is beautiful💜
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Thanks!
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The darkest of places creates the brights of lights, just search the night’s sky for the stars 🌠 of which you are one my dear friend ❤
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Your blossoms are glorious! However difficult path you have taken to arrive there, I hope you are basking in that beauty.
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Aw, thank you 🙂
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Such a unique blossoms with a winderful poem!
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Thank you ♥
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You’re welcome🥰
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