February traditionally focuses on themes of love and happiness. However, as a connection to the unerring power of love, I choose to compassionately validate the hurt that many people are feeling at this time.
People are hurting hurting across the land hurting all over their bodies deep in their souls they hurt for a moment they hurt for a lifetime they hurt for a loved one they hurt for a friend
yes, they are hurt hurt by a past oppressed by a present devastated by a future yes, they are hurt
hurt by race by sex by lies by greed they are imprisoned by the streets by the church by lifestyle by beliefs
yes, they are hurt by loss by rage by fear by pain
yes, they are hurt the hurt is small the hurt is tremendous it wears a mask it wears a grin it harms our children it grieves our elders destroys our nation it promises much gain but brings great loss the hurt is silent the hurt shrieks with pain when will it stop how can it stop when does it end where is our healing station?
©Poetry as Therapy by Glendal Wallace 2026
Glendal Wallace --Poet 
My healing station is located in a quiet room at my house with candles, enjoyable books, soft music and a comfy chair! Love your words and all your inspiring posts…
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We need healing station now more than ever. This month is about love and having a healing station to show self-compassion and self-love is vital. So many forces are trying to rob our inner strength. We may seek healing every opportunity we get throughout the day.
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