Eruption Day

On September 8, 2016, I announce it was time to release my pent up childhood anger.

For in my childhood, expression of anger was not allowed. It was a time when anger from a child was unacceptable - invalid even. But, not on that day.

On that day, I commended it, honored it, embraced it, and freed it. Like a volcano ready to erupt, I had a fiery hot energy that could no longer be stifled.

It was time to erupt.

I brought the paper mache volcano I created into art therapy that day. I put the baking soda, red food coloring, and orange paint in the mouth of the volcano. Before I added the vinegar to activate the eruption, I read the following statement.

Let the flow of lava represent the liberation of the fury I’ve suppressed for too long. The hot lava only burns my heart. I no longer want to suffer this pain and anguish.

Let it be known that my anger is valid. By recognizing it today, it no longer serves any purpose.

I can let it go. Let it flow.

No one gets hurt.

Let it flow. Let it go.

I surrender it to you God to miraculously transform.