~The Emotional Side~     Being a victim is a state of mind-dictated by others. A survivor dictates their own state of mind. A victim fears the moments of grief. A survivor welcomes those moments! A victim knows about feeling down and tries to stay up. A survivor knows feeling down is okay. A victim tries hard to hide the tears. A survivor never leaves home without kleenex. A victim struggles to maintain a state of normalcy. A survivor knows normal no longer exists. A victim gets caught in isolation. A survivor reaches out when they need to. A victim is afraid they in time will forget. A survivor knows they never will!! A victim sometimes feels guilty laughing. A survivor laughs through their tears. A victim tries at times to block out the memories. A survivor embraces memories of all kinds. A victim wants someone to cure their grief. A survivor just wants someone to share their journey. A victim struggles to get over their grief. A survivor fights to get through it. A victim tries to get on with their life. A survivor lives their life knowing nothing will ever be the same. A victim says oh I'm okay-then secretly cries. A survivor openly cries-and says I'm okay.

Artwork by Penny Parker

Background set by: Dreamworkk Designs

October, 2005
~ In remembrance of Scott C. Walker~

~Always loved, Never Forgotten~