Smearing The Air
Smearing The Air Written by Brooke Durkin I feel a need to 'smear the air' in hopes that people will understand me better. In hopes of finding people who relate to the things that I've been through. In hopes of helping other victims of abuse find the strength to make it through another day. In hopes of becoming respected for my strengths, instead of being looked down on for my weaknesses. In hopes of showing everyone how incredible I am. I have been told that writing in a daily journal will help me feel better. I've avoided writing about my past because I don't want to think about the fucked-up shit that I went through every day. but I involuntarily think about that fucked up shit every day, so I might as well try writing to see if that helps. I need writing experience to further my career as a successful freelance writer, so I'll write about my experiences for now. This is a fair warning to everyone; I am a survivor of horrific childhood abuse and neglect. My b...