Thoughts from the Inside Out
A Journey of Self Discovery
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WHY REGRET ? What is depression? Well some might say that it is an extreme state of sadness, but it isn’t! What it really is is a deep chasm called REGRET. Why Regret? Because whether it is the road not taken or perhaps the one that is there are outcomes and consequences to be dealt with. Some might even be real; at least they are to you. In the scheme of things we aren’t speaking of major or earth shattering event but seemingly inconsequential, small, quiet and to be sure insidious ones. Each of these takes its toll on your confidence. Then it undermines the personal glue that allows you to keep your public mask in place. With each assault you simply, slowly empty of everything you used to be. Your high expectations, hopes, minor accomplishments and even your optimistic views toward future successes all drip away in silence until there is nothing left but an empty shell. Hollow and bereft of anything meaningful you carry on. If you are perseverant the shell maintains its routines and forward momentum, performing tasks without joy or relish but continues non the less. After all CONTROL is everything. It is not to be relinquished because then everyone will see the truth.
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Thoughts from the Inside Out presents author Adrienne Lirio’s journey of self-discovery and self-realization on an emotional level. This collection of poetry and prose, the latter in the form of “rants,” may offer depictions of yourself or someone close to you. We all share a commonality in our human frailties and hopes, although each of us experiences these things differently. From this journey, you’ll gain a new understanding of your personal feelings—and solid proof that you’re not alone in these feelings. More importantly, with some insights and introspection, you can choose to move on and create a new and decidedly happier chapter in your life. Having sat upon the razor’s edge on many occasions for a variety of reasons feeling alone in my own misery, I decided to be proactive about its relief. I decided to write down my internal observations in the hopes it would bring insight and understanding. I chose to express these observations in two formats: poetry and what I call rant. After sharing my own views with others, it became all too clear that many of you are adrift in your own inner turmoil. I hope that I can help you understand that you are not alone in your confusion.
About the Author
Adrienne Lirio was an assistant professor for Quinnipiac University and extends her managerial expertise to various organizations while writing books and poetry. She currently resides in Branford, Connecticut, and is the mother of two grown sons.