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I'm a middle-aged nobody breathing one day at a time in Canada while screaming into the world through the written word.

Under the Cedar Trees is a cathartic outlet for unmasking and processing navigating life through a lens of mental illness and ASD. Random thoughts and creations regarding any topics that come to mind and need to be voiced may also be shared here.

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aging animals anxiety autistic shutdowns burnout catharsis cats chance comfort confidence confusion connection control daily life depression disconnection dissociation flowers food hiding home hunger indecision injury inspiration internal dialogue late night learning loss narrative nostalgia optimism pets poems purging regret reminders searching seasons secrets self-suppression sex silence sleep surrender tears time understanding verbal shutdowns vulnerability

"Through journaling, your voice
cannot go unheard."
— Unknown

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Tag: seasons

Senryū 2025.04.07

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on April 7, 2025

Night calls me to bed
The promise of snow lingers
Most unwelcome guest

11:59 pm

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