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Everyone has a story to tell—perhaps a story of loss, perseverance, shame, self-discovery, courage, or wonder. Over the course of a life well lived, we experience identity-defining moments that change us in profound ways. Like an abundant spice cabinet, we amass nuggets of wisdom that we call on from time to time, some for ourselves and some for those we love and emotionally support.

Some of the stories you’ll find on this site are mine and some of them I’ve gleaned from conversations with people I hold dear in my universe. I share these stories in hope of creating a kinder, more empathic community. Shedding light on our own humanity can be healing, inspirational, and powerful, especially in unity with others.

The ultimate mission of AnitaUncorked.com is to take readers on a journey of understanding and inspiration and to provide real evidence that we are, in fact, not alone.  


The Dive

The Dive

Anita Pariseau
Poetry/Prose

Digging deep, I summoned my courage

 

Emptying my pockets of heavy stones that weighed me down

 

An inexperienced fledgling, I took a leap of faith

 

No mama watching from nearby

 

And all at once I was at one with the sky

 

Soaring high above the landscape I had known mostly from two dimensions

 

When gravity welcomed me back to earth, it was as an eagle

 

With keener vision, greater perspective and heightened confidence

 

Ready to not only face my life but to embrace my life 

 

with heart and mind blown wide open. 

Next of Kin

Next of Kin
The Monument

The Monument

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