Monthly Archives: April 2012

To ‘I Wish I Didn’t Have Aspergers: #AutismPositivity2012”

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Hello, Whoever and wherever you are in this world right now, I can honestly say that at times I have felt similarly to you in wishing I didn’t have Asperger’s Syndrome. But recently, I have gained a new perspective on … Continue reading →

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Breathe – A Poem

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

A cool breeze sweeps over me, I close my eyes and Soak in the wholeness of This calming sense of relief, This must be what It feels like to feel free. Free from toxic anxiety, Free from insecurities and Absolutely … Continue reading →

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Crescendo – A Poem

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

A sudden crescendo of clouds crashing Robbing me of hard earned peace I clap my trembling hands Over my aching ears I can feel the energy of the Lightning slicing through The black of night Blinding me momentarily From the … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Storm

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Dark clouds loom before me. I bow my head to keep me warm- And hold on tight to the light within me, To see beyond the storm. Written by Gretchen Leary 2012 http://www.gretchenleary.com

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Battle Scars- A Poem

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Words hurt more than sticks at times, Sometimes they sting, Sometimes they flood like rain. Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason why, Someone feels the need for you to feel their pain. They attack with vengeance. They attack with … Continue reading →

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Put Down The Gavel

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

I rarely feel passionately angry. It’s very rare. But I am today. This blog post is not directed towards anyone in particular, I just need an outlet for some seriously repressed emotional pain. When I was growing up I was … Continue reading →

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Over-stimulation

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Overstimulation

Arts & Crafts project I did awhile ago

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