I have been writing poetry for several years now. Writing has helped and guided me through periods of massive personal growth. It has also helped me learn to connect with myself and learn to become an expert in taking care of myself. I kept my writing in a drawer for quite awhile. When I slowlyContinue reading “Some things take time – my first poetry book and a new poem”
Author Archives: Bradlee Zrudlo
Victimhood
Victimhood – a poem Hello victimized one Hello to the one who feels like a perpetual victim Hello to the one who is waiting to be a victim Hello to the one who can no longer discern between a threat and a strong personality Hello to the one who senses that there are additional boundariesContinue reading “Victimhood”
Incubation
Have you ever wondered what self-love even means? Or what it is to self-reflect? I know those questions very well, and my answers to them come through writing and being honest vulnerable with myself. It is my hope that in sharing this new poem that it inspires you to connect more deeply with the awesomenessContinue reading “Incubation”
Giving myself micro-affirmations
How many times in life do we end up treating ourselves badly? Berating ourselves or beating ourselves up emotionally? How many times have we experienced micro-aggressions from others and from our own selves? Today, I learned a new term in my workplace’s course on Harassment and Violence in the Work Place. It really made meContinue reading “Giving myself micro-affirmations”
Chronic fatigue has taught me to love and accept myself
At some point in my adolescence, I stopped thinking I was worth it. I believed that I was too sensitive, too much, too sick, too frequently injured, etc. So I just stopped caring about myself. I learned to ignore and push past my needs. I felt very lonely and sad and I really didn’t knowContinue reading “Chronic fatigue has taught me to love and accept myself”
Disappointment
Disappointment – a poem Note from me: I wrote this poem a few months ago and I’d been wondering where I saved it! Well, I found it this morning, and lo and behold, it has a similar feel to the one I published yesterday about Rage. I can feel how much easier it is forContinue reading “Disappointment”
RAGE
RAGE – a poem Rage. It burns under my skin. It fills up my throat and threatens to erupt in screams. Rage. It wants me to yell, scream, swear and throw things. Rage. It makes me feel powerful enough that I can breathe flames and roar so the whole world can hear me. Rage. ItContinue reading “RAGE”
How a total lunar eclipse helped me
I have chronic fatigue syndrome and anxiety, but I also have a huge heart, a cute innocence about the way I interact with the world, a love of swearing, a tall, strong body and an awakening consciousness that sometimes truly humbles and astounds me. That was a long sentence, but it was needed to showContinue reading “How a total lunar eclipse helped me”
Trusting myself
Sometimes I wonder how I got to be 42 and I’m only now deepening my trust in myself. Other times, I understand exactly how I am at this place. The most important point I’d like to make is that it is a huge accomplishment and blessing that I now trust myself. After a lifetime ofContinue reading “Trusting myself”
When I “should” myself instead of going with joy
I mentioned in a previous post that I am off work for 5 weeks. I finally gave myself permission to ask for this leave because I knew I really needed it! I am incredibly grateful to have been supported in my request for this type of leave (leave with income averaging). This time off hasContinue reading “When I “should” myself instead of going with joy”
PhD in Being Me 