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Brick in a sidewalk with the words "You're amazing"
Poetry and Other Life Stuff 

It’s Not About Me

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Veronica Beck 4 Comments facing fear, healing is possible

A writer friend told me I was brave for publishing my writing. She said she could never do that, it was too scary. What if nobody liked what she wrote? What if people judged her?

I could relate. That’s how I used to feel, and still do sometimes, though not so often anymore.

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Kate and V three weeks after the first date
Poetry and Other Life Stuff 

the question

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Veronica Beck 0 Comments facing fear, things in my pocket book preview

“Ugh! Why did I agree to do this?” I cursed under my breath as I stomped around the hotel room,

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mama flying
Parenting Poetry and Other Life Stuff 

flying

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Veronica Beck 3 Comments facing fear

The other morning I was struggling. Facing things felt hard. The small scared child inside of me said “I can’t.” She whispered “It’s impossible.” All I wanted to do was hide.

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writing desk with note saying "Remember: Show up and do the work."
Poetry and Other Life Stuff 

Show up

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Veronica Beck 6 Comments facing fear, healing is possible, reparenting, self-compassion

Morning haiku:
my well is dried up
boring, useless words fall flat
show up anyway

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black and white street
Poetry and Other Life Stuff 

journey

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Veronica Beck 2 Comments facing fear, healing is possible, trust yourself

in my dream i’m
nearly to the airport when
a wave of anxiety hits:
i’ve forgotten to pack

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Veronica Beck

I’m Veronica Beck, technical writer, blogger, and “Mama” in a two-mom family. (Kate is “Mommy”.)  Read more …

Tiny Accomplishments

When I was feeling really low one summer, a friend suggested I keep a journal of tiny accomplishments. Read more …

Recent Posts

  • The Art of Receiving October 20, 2022
  • Beautiful Mosaic August 20, 2022
  • It’s Not About Me July 21, 2022
  • Remembering Barbara July 18, 2022
  • Healing is Possible July 15, 2022

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