That One Time I Falsely Accused Someone of Rape Written By Claresa Baggs “Place your hand on this bible.” “Now you know what will happen if you swear on the bible and do the opposite, right?” “Yes, Sir. I will go to Hell.” “Now, if anybody asks if someone messed with you, tell them it was your Uncle “Ted”.” “Yes, Sir.” I was dismissed back to my room. Shortly thereafter, I was sitting at the kitchen table eating, when suddenly; I felt the flutter of what reminded me of butterflies in my belly. Call it intuition, but I knew. Strangely, as quickly as the realization came to me, it went away just as quickly. I never put any thought into it again. I was not yet able to appreciate the magnitude of change the butterflies represented. A few months passed and I began to gain weight, specifically in my belly. After talking with a friend, Mama decided to take me to the doctor. That is an additional event, I will by no means forget. The nurse took me into the examination room and had me lay up
Gratefulness Being grateful means having a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for the things we have in our lives, whether big or small. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can bring joy, contentment, and peace of mind, and it can help us focus on the positive aspects of our lives. Being grateful can have many benefits for our mental and emotional wellbeing. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can improve our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, increase our sense of well-being and life satisfaction, and even improve our physical health. Gratitude can be practiced in many ways, such as keeping a gratitude journal, expressing gratitude to others, or simply taking a few moments each day to reflect on the things we are thankful for. In a world that can often feel chaotic and uncertain, practicing gratitude can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives and can help us appreciate the good things that we have, even in difficult times.