Category Archives: family

You Can’t Go Home Again… Ha!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by sandrabranum

Ah Cahokia, Illinois… Now my “home away from home.” I think of you often, and occasionally return to see what’s left of my family I “left behind.” I keep hoping they will wise up soon and depart too because it’s … Continue reading →

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Once More Back “Home”

Posted on May 5, 2018 by sandrabranum

“Home,” what a word that evokes so many thoughts of trauma, happy memories, and who can begin to explain how you’ll react. “Home” can be with newly found friends; or old pals from childhood or later years. “Home” can be … Continue reading →

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Beau Geste Travels

Posted on May 4, 2018 by sandrabranum

Well here I am, finally traveling again because my wonderful son, Bernard Jr, graciously consented to being my chauffeur so I could attend a PWP (Parents Without Partners) Conference in Belleville, Illinois this weekend. This is the first time I’ve … Continue reading →

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A “Get Out” Haiku

Posted on April 23, 2018 by sandrabranum

Weekend with girlfriend Plenty of warnings ignored Now will he survive?

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Family, Oy Vey

Posted on July 2, 2017 by sandrabranum

My son is finally getting divorced, and oh the memories that are haunting me… memories of my divorce, and Sis’. Memories of my aunt speaking to her grandchildren from across the street; not being allowed to kiss them or touch … Continue reading →

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Fear, You Suck!

Posted on June 16, 2017 by sandrabranum

I haven’t blogged in months. I’ve begun, but never finished. I guess it’s just hurt too much. You see, Sis told me months ago that she has cataracts and macular degeneration in both eyes! She saw a retinalogist who said … Continue reading →

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Soldier

Posted on March 8, 2017 by sandrabranum

Feelings of sorrow disconnect me from family and friends. Guilt and remorse haunt me from my time in Kuwait. Will I ever learn to thrive after all this pain and heartache? Can you hear my cry?

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Who Gets What?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by sandrabranum

Who gets the happy memories during marriage dissolution? Who gets the pain and tears? Who can smile through the ascending chaos and hope Love will rebloom? Who finds solice in being childless if such a thing can be true? Who … Continue reading →

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My Collage 

Posted on February 8, 2017 by sandrabranum

A hodgepodge of photos in frames make up my collage My collection of memories haphazardly grouped together that make a statement of my life and family Joined together by love and memories Reflected in glass and time

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Too Close? Hmm…

Posted on November 27, 2016 by sandrabranum

When Dad died in 1995, Bernard Jr and I saw a counselor because my son was so hurt and angry at Dad for deserting him, and just couldn’t “process” all his conflicting emotions. The sessions were difficult to schedule and … Continue reading →

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