Growing Bolder Community

I awaken, startled. It’s the middle of the night. How do I excise your specter? It is everywhere; in crowds, hailing taxis, rounding corners and now, tonight, in my dreams. When will my heart let go of you and grant me some respite? I know I should despise you for your long-term deceit but that’s impossible for me. Though I feel wildly...

Soft music, a Latin beat, Invades my consciousness As awareness comes to me. I rise up on one elbow, Look through the window And see rain teeming down. In an instant, Sweet thoughts of you Fill my drowsy mind. You used to love this kind Of dark, mysterious morning, Especially if accompanied by The persistent throb Of a classic bossa nova From our favorite FM station, A tempo you...

We see ads on television for medications for restless legs mostly sponsored by drug companies and so we wonder could I possible have this condition? What is this condition? Do I really need another medication? Television gives use a chance to be educated about ideas and conditions that are current. But if you happen to be my mother then every time you see one of these commercials you wonder if...