I know Jill posts songs and Randy recently posted some also. I don’t want to step on their toes and wont be able to do the grand job they do. But just now I went out to tell Ron something as he worked in our back yard raking leaves from the neighbors sea grapes. As I came back in side I noticed the dark black clouds in the sky and the increasing winds. It reminded me of the first song below. My adopting parents were huge C7W fans and Porter Wagner was one of their favorites. So as a kid I heard the first song a lot. It is often in my mind when the vortex comes for me, as it is the same kind of big winds in my mind. The second song I heard when I was in the military and it stuck with me as it also was played a lot. It fit my mood well back then. Hugs
Scottie's Playtime 
I only liked this because I love you, Scottie. I did not listen; I heard enough Porter Wagoner during my own childhood to last me longer than I care to live, if that makes sense! 😀
I hope your storms are calm, or blow over to somewhere else, like off the coast.
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Hi Ali. I admit for a while I couldn’t stand to hear these old country songs my abusive adoptive parents played constantly. But I admit some times when I hear them or replay them I do like them. It is a trained reflex.
The big winds and the vortex are a constant fear of mine Ali. I am grateful for your wishes, but the truth is I don’t know how to control them. The vortex is the whirlwind that tries to suck me in and keep my mind and emotions thrashing with my abuse memories. But I have learned to use “handles” to grab onto that help me keep from being sucked in. The handles are images in my mind they represent the people who I used to fight the bad thoughts and things. They are Ron, They are Randy. One of the handles is you and your thoughts of concern for me. Some are not as strong as others but put together they are firm things to grip to keep from being sucked into the dark void of pain and hurt.
Ali some time I forget to thank you for all you do and all your help to keep me on an even keel. Today has been hard for me. But knowing people like you are in the world is a grand handle to hold on to. Hugs
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Well, (blush) thank you, Scottie! I’m sorry this has been a bad day. Here’s to some decent rest for you; you sound really tired (it reads as if you would sound tired if I was there. You know what I mean!) Enjoy some downtime-it will be good for you.
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