When Thoughts Betray You
Hello, everyone. I'm back with a post, but this time, it's a poem. It came to me as I reflected how our concussed brains can impact our thoughts. I hope you enjoy this poem. "When Thoughts Betray You" Thoughts are powerful. They are things, so I've been told. You can control them, mold them, and even reject them. They are inside of you, so they come from you. Well, this is what I thought until my thoughts betrayed me. I thought I would never sustain such a life altering injury. I thought I would never be sick this long. I thought my strong will and determination was all I needed to conquer the world. I thought people would understand why I am behaving and speaking differently. I thought I would never be so "needy" and feel so afraid. I thought I could just snap out of this fog and get on with things like people expect of me. I thought I could sustain my relationship with my boyfriend after my injury. I thought I could get...