Why I've Been M.I.A.

This is public. Anyone can read it at any time. I wanted to be here to bare my soul, to share myself, my writing...To be totally authentic and open. Then, in August, something big happened.
I left my partner. Here is the short poem I posted on Steemit in August:

I Ran Away From Home Today

I ran away from home today,
I couldn't take it anymore,
The threats were one to many,
My heart is aching, broken, sore.

I ran away from home today,
My tears have all dried up,
I hold the little one close to me,
and I know we've had enough.

There is a No Contact Order in place. Things are wrapped up in the court system. I've been cautious. Since he knows I was on Steemit, he could look on here at any time and read what I've written. I CAN'T bare my soul. I CAN'T be open. At least not about what is currently going through my head. I could write about my childhood, I suppose... My family's trip to the Rainbow Gathering, or our accidental trip to Sturgis....I may do that.
But, with my mind a bit numb from current circumstances, the creative juices haven't really been flowing.

So, I just wanted to let you Steemians know why I've been MIA. I still think this is an AWESOME space and I am going to try to be here more at least upvoting and commenting. :)

Also, since I was just sitting on some Steem dollars I decided to ask some friends if they'd take them in exchange for a couple photo shoots. I'll post about that next!

I'll leave you with this:

“Sometimes, I sit alone under the stars and think of the galaxies inside my heart, and truly wonder if anyone will ever want to make sense of all that I am.” -Testy McTesterson-

Image is "Summer Night" by AkagenoSaru