This Condition

This condition,

a persistent, inaccurate threat assessment

is taking a toll.

How exhausting

to navigate such

an uncertain world.

Her capacities fluctuate greatly.

She has the ability to present typically

though at a high cost.

She has the ability to mask,

to do what I ask

to do what she wants.

Too often

She is unable to access

the myriad supports

I can offer her

Playful yoga

Breathing

Vitamins

Shakes

Supplements

Homeopathic creams

Rhythmic movement exercises

Massage

Art therapy

Fresh air

The demand, expectation, softest hope

hers

or mine

render it

impossible for her

to participate

or accept.

Trapped there,

Please

I pray to all things holy

Help me reach her

Help her to find the freedom

She

we all

so desperately

need.

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