I almost missed this month's story. I had so much going on I didn't realize today is the 12th of the month and a new Becoming VISIBLE 4ME story is up. That would have been a real shame, because this month's story, by Laura Lipscombe, is really impacting. Many of the feelings and situations...

Monthly Archives: February 2012

Introducing … Smash Leroux

by Dominique on February 28, 2012 - 12 comments

The past two weeks I have been having problems with dizziness, balance and sinus stuff. It didn’t dawn on me until someone told me today that Oklahoma is in early spring bloom this year as we had an extremely mild winter, that that was what was throwing my health off. I have been thinking I have been doing too much but now I realize my body is using energy on an additional issue and so a little cutting back is …

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Letters 2 Myself

by Dominique on February 18, 2012 - 9 comments

Today’s post is something a little different from my normal writing here. Perhaps it’s safe to say that today’s post is more indicative to the kind of writing my heart bleeds to do. I hope you enjoy it. This may become part of a book I’m playing with called, Letters to Myself. __________________________ There is so much desire inside of me. Desire that culminates in hopes, dreams, and creative energy. It all wants to be birthed and flow out of …

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Running the ME/FMS Marathon … to Win

by Dominique on February 15, 2012 - 20 comments

After living with Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) since December 1992, I have tried everything and anything I can think of. My progress has been one of great highs, and also, some incredibly scary lows. In the beginning, I like so many, navigated this journey by going to doctor after doctor and doing whatever they recommend. The results for me personally, were disasterous. More often than not, the medication created severe side affects that only exaberated the illness itself. …

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YOU Are BEAUTIFUL

by Dominique on February 10, 2012 - 16 comments

Recently I had several people gently chide me that I was beautiful and that I needed to embrace that. I was flummoxed, to be quite honest, because I was at a loss to see what they saw. I haven’t ever looked at myself and thought, you are beautiful, Dominique. I don’t think I’m ugly or whatnot, but I don’t affix the beautiful adjective to my personhood. Anyway, after two people made the same comment to me within 24 hours, I …

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The Reward of Validation & 2 New Awards

by Dominique on February 8, 2012 - 11 comments

I would love to say that I don’t need affirmation or acknowledgement of my writing, of who I am becoming as a woman, or me as a whole person. However, I would be lying. There is something innate in the human spirit that needs to be acknowledged and validated. It is an interesting paradox in the world we live in today because women are told not to be “needy,” or God forbid, even appear needy. We are supposed to be …

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Hitting Replay: My 7 Links

by Dominique on February 7, 2012 - 7 comments

I recently received an email from my friend and editor, Lillie of, A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye, letting me know that she had nominated me and 4Walls and AView for “My 7 Links” challenge. I am always honored when Lillie chooses me for any type of award or honor because I have great admiration and respect for her. By the way, if you haven’t had a chance to check out her blog, and you are a writer, please take …

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