Tag: journal

Turtle Shell

Jenna April 28, 2021 No Comments

There is this scene in the movie Brick (one of my all time favorite movies, by the way) where Brendan walks into the room and Laura is reciting poetry while

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The New Scarlet Letter

Jenna February 22, 2021 No Comments

I wanted to belong so badly that I lost myself. That’s what shame really does to a person. It coerces us to conform, which in turn causes us to forget

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Stuff It

Jenna January 18, 2021 No Comments

I had no fear. I hadn’t learned to fear anything yet. As a child I was interested in learning about everything. I climbed trees, and did so many other things

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My Turn to Speak

Jenna December 19, 2020 No Comments

I hate speaking in public. It’s like putting yourself out there onto a stage of judgement. Everyone just stares at you with their mouths gaping open. I know it’s only

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