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    Thoughts from the Inside Out: A Journey of Self Discovery
    Thoughts from the Inside Out: A Journey of Self Discovery
    Thoughts from the Inside Out: A Journey of Self Discovery
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    Thoughts from the Inside Out: A Journey of Self Discovery

    By Adrienne Lirio

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    Thoughts from the Inside Out presents author Adrienne Lirios journey of self-discovery and self-realization on an emotional level. This collection of poetry and prose, the latter in the form of rants, may offer depictions of yourself or someone close to you. We all share a commonality in our human frailties and hopes, although each of us experiences these things differently.

    From this journey, youll gain a new understanding of your personal feelingsand solid proof that youre not alone in these feelings. More importantly, with some insights and introspection, you can choose to move on and create a new and decidedly happier chapter in your life.

    Having sat upon the razors edge on many occasions for a variety of reasons feeling alone in my own misery, I decided to be proactive about its relief.

    I decided to write down my internal observations in the hopes it would bring insight and understanding. I chose to express these observations in two formats: poetry and what I call rant.

    After sharing my own views with others, it became all too clear that many of you are adrift in your own inner turmoil. I hope that I can help you understand that you are not alone in your confusion.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTrafford Publishing
    Release dateNov 30, 2010
    ISBN9781426948954
    Thoughts from the Inside Out: A Journey of Self Discovery
    Author

    Adrienne Lirio

    Adrienne Lirio was an assistant professor for Quinnipiac University and extends her managerial expertise to various organizations while writing books and poetry. She currently resides in Branford, Connecticut, and is the mother of two grown sons.

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      Thoughts from the Inside Out - Adrienne Lirio

      DEDICATIONS

      Thanks to my loving sons Lloyd and Brandon for their encouragement to pursue my dreams in whatever form they may take. Their unconditional love and respect have been my greatest gift.

      Thanks to my baby sister Lori who lets me sing whatever song I want just because I want to. Her loving indulgence of all my foibles and unwavering belief in me has always been my rock.

      Thanks to Emily my muse whose righteous indignation against the world’s slights inspired many of my favorite poems, and for her technical expertise.

      Thanks to Stephanie who leant her wackiness and generous encouragement to the process.

      Thanks to Jason who was willing to probe serious questions and provide his point of view. They were a great inspiration.

      Thanks to Acacia for her honesty and encouragement.

      And a special thanks to my parents Joan & Jay for providing me entrance into this world and for their love; along with the rest of my family and friends who knew I could do it.

      "Thou shalt not be a victim.

      Thou shalt not be a perpetrator.

      Above all, Thou shalt not be a bystander."

      -Holocaust Museum, Washington D.C.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Chapter 1 Why Regret?

      Why Regret ?

      Mock The Clock

      Gone Away

      The Dark

      Chapter 2 Why Me?

      Why Me?

      Jealousy

      Envy

      Always You

      Jade Fire

      Chapter 3 Why Anger?

      Why Anger?

      Oh Yeah!

      Rising

      Not Me

      Chapter 4 Why Insensitivity?

      Why Insensitivity?

      Feed The Monster

      Lonely Star

      Dripping

      Chapter 5 Why Truth Or Perception?

      Why Truth Or Perception?

      Whispers

      Perfection

      Foggy

      Chapter 6 Why Loneliness?

      Why Loneliness?

      Where Is Your Heart?

      Journey

      Waiting

      Chapter 7 Why Despair?

      Why Despair?

      Free Fall

      Cascade

      Whirlwind

      Chapter 8 Questions For Your Thoughtful Contemplation

      Contemplation

      PROLOGUE

      Having sat upon the razor’s edge on many occasions for a variety of reasons feeling alone in my own misery I decided to be proactive about its relief.

      I decided to write down my internal observations in the hopes it would bring insight and understanding. I chose to

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