Author Archives: Coach Dr. Barnes

I am the Storm. I am Nature. I am Healing.  I am Faith. I am God’s Child. I am the Storm and I will not be Destroyed! I am hope. I am peace. I am joy on a sadden night. I conquered the storm that was sent to destroy me. I am invisible scars. I am bruised. IContinue reading “💙I Am”

The Lady in the Window She lays on the floor near the end of the bed. Bruised face and cracked ribs. Tears leaked down her face. Her mouth opened wide, yet her scream was still silent. Wanting to run but she can’t. Thinking “there’s no way I could make it before he gets back”. ThenContinue reading “The Butterfly That Survived The Storm: Short Stories by Coach Barnes”

Dear Friend, Event after event hits you like lashes from the worst game of dodge ball. Leaving scars on your heart and invisible open wounds. Yet, you still stand. Getting up and dusting yourself off again. Tears link from your eyes when they shut as you do your best to rest. Your heart aches asContinue reading “Bruised Not Broken”

I Come In Peace I come in peace Peace in my mind Peace in heart Peace in soul and energy Peace in my spirit I come in PEACE! I come in peace… Dressed in my crown Dressed in my pearls of grace Dressed in my blessings of happiness and self-worth Dressed in my heals ofContinue reading “Welcome to the season of loving your peace!🕊️☮️”

I sips tea… when you listen to respond not putting forth the effort to understand what I have to say. I sips tea… when you raise your voice as if being louder make your point more valid than mine. I cross my legs and sips tea… when you speak over me trying to silence myContinue reading “I Sips Tea”

Golden Butterfly I am a gold butterfly glittering on a warm summer night. My wings flitter shaking of the hurt I have endured. My reflection glitters like treasure as I learn to appreciate myself. I’ve survived many storms as shed the broken relationship once attached. I am a golden butterfly feeding on nature and energyContinue reading “Golden Butterfly”

We are often faced with the challenge of knowing when to walk away from relationship. Cleansing ones life of meaninglessness or unhealthy relationships require a great deal of selflessness and reflection. One must first be aware and acknowledge their self worth. Then and only then, can they see through the smoke screens of those whoContinue reading “Be Careful How You Treat Me”

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