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The Triple Goddess

The Maiden represents enchantment, inception, expansion, the female principle, the promise of new beginnings, youth, excitement, and a carefree erotic aura. The Maiden in Greek Mythology is Persephone - purity - and a representation of new beginnings. Other maiden goddesses include: Brigid, Nimue, among others.

The Mother represents ripeness, fertility, fulfillment, stability, and power. The Mother Goddess in Greek mythology is Demeter, representing wellspring of life, giving and compassionate. Other mother goddesses include: Aa, Ambika, Ceres, Astarte, Lakshmi.

They say, “Waking up is not the problem, dreaming is. Take a deep breath—” Can’t they hear?

I am gasping for breath every minute of every day, sucking in oxygen like it’s running away, useless air between deaf walls.

They say, “Uselessness is not the problem, necessity is. It is necessary to—” Breathe, rationalize, have faith (forget).

“The first six months are the worst,” they say, over and over, while I wonder: six months? Try six years, six decades.

I will be aching in the arms of my history until the day I give up, lay down, request cremation.

“The first six months are the worst,” if you are you but I am some patchwork version of me and my six months are stretching endlessly.

Do not tell me how I heal when you miss the fist-shaped indent in my mirror. Take a deep breath.