Jordynne

Dismissing Their Concern

You dismiss their concern with a well rehearsed "I'm fine". 

While looking for the strength to inhale one more time and not cry. 

You say you're fine,

The day I started first grade it suddenly hit me that I was really in a wheelchair. It bothered me to see all of the other kids living “normal” lives, not being stared at from every direction.

The moon is all alone in the sky,

Although,

it's the only thing shining when all else is dark.

In a lot of ways, 

the moon is the same as a human being.

Who would have known when we met ten months ago that you would become so special, so dear to my heart?

At first, you were skeptical of my wheelchair and wouldn’t come close to me. 

Late Night Thoughts

By: Jordynne McKinstry

Date: August 2023 

When the sun goes down and the moon comes out,

That's when the emotions become high.

You're all alone and able to breathe.

Whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. 

By: Jordynne McKinstry

Date: Feburary 2023

Trauma isn’t an easy thing to face and deal with. But the thing is, trauma can’t put your life on hold.